Antonio Romero Opened MIRROR Exhibition in New York
The exhibition at Kates-Ferri Projects explores political themes through an immersive, blue-toned installation.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Fine Art
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Painter Antonio Romero has opened his latest exhibition, titled MIRROR, at the Kates-Ferri Projects gallery in New York City. The showcase features works from his Tropicalia and Navarone series and is scheduled to remain open through October 6, 2026.
Why it matters
Romero uses his art to bridge colonial history, tropical landscapes, and political branding to reflect on democracy. The exhibition specifically aims to document the global shift toward far-right politics.
The artist has had his work acquired by major institutions including the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and MOLAA in Long Beach. In 2026, MOLAA added two pieces from his ongoing Tropicalia series to its collection.
The players
Antonio Romero
He is a painter from El Salvador whose work examines the intersection of colonial history and modern political movements.
Kates-Ferri Projects
Located at 563 in New York, this gallery serves as the host venue for the MIRROR exhibition.
MOLAA
The Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach maintains a collection that includes works by Antonio Romero.
The details
The exhibition features a blue color palette designed to evoke stability while referencing the historical extraction of indigo in San Salvador. Organized as a cinematic, diorama-like structure, the layout incorporates a portrait, black-and-white landscapes, and blue camouflage patterns.
Timeline
Romero began the Tropicalia series in 2016.
The Navarone series was started in 2019.
MOLAA acquired two works in 2026.
The exhibition closes on October 6, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
Romero’s work highlights a broader trend in fine art where creators use historical regional industries to anchor critiques of modern geopolitical shifts. This approach parallels global movements in contemporary art that seek to connect ancestral craft with current political branding.
Local visitors in New York City can view the exhibition at Kates-Ferri Projects through October 6, 2026. The installation is open to the public, providing an opportunity to experience the diorama-style layout in person.
The takeaway
The MIRROR exhibition challenges viewers to consider how historical symbols like indigo are repurposed in contemporary political branding. Visitors may find it useful to research the history of San Salvador's indigo trade to fully appreciate the artist's use of color.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Observer.
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