Research & Archives

Resources for scholars and researchers studying Diego Barboza's work

Welcome to University Students & Academic Researchers

The Diego Barboza Estate highly values scholarly research and academic study of the artist's work. We have always welcomed university students pursuing their art master's degrees, doctoral dissertations, undergraduate theses, or any academic research projects focused on Diego Barboza's contributions to Latin American contemporary art.

Whether you're researching conceptual art in Latin America, performance art practices, Venezuelan art history, participatory aesthetics, or any aspect of Barboza's groundbreaking career, we extend our full support and invitation to collaborate with you.

For Students & Researchers: Please email us at ArelisSpencer@gmail.com with information about your research project. We're here to help provide access to archival materials, artwork documentation, biographical information, and guidance for your academic work.

Archival Materials

The Diego Barboza Estate maintains extensive archival materials documenting the artist's life and career:

  • Personal papers and correspondence
  • Sketches and preparatory drawings
  • Performance documentation (photographs, videos, ephemera)
  • Mail art correspondence and Buzón project materials
  • Exhibition documentation and installation photographs
  • Press clippings and reviews
  • Audio and video interviews

Accessing the Archives

Research Requests

Scholars, curators, and researchers interested in accessing archival materials should submit a research request to the estate including:

  • Brief description of research project
  • Specific materials or information sought
  • Institutional affiliation (if applicable)
  • Intended use of materials

Submit Research Request

Citation Guidelines

Citing Artworks: Use catalog numbers (BARB.XXXX) provided in the gallery. Contact the estate for verification and additional provenance information.

Citing Archival Materials: Materials from the Diego Barboza Estate archives should be cited with estate permission and proper attribution.

Academic Resources

Recommended Reading

See our comprehensive bibliography for essential readings on Diego Barboza's work.

Research Topics

  • Conceptual art in Latin America (1960s-1970s)
  • Performance art and happenings in Venezuela
  • International mail art networks
  • Participatory art practices and relational aesthetics
  • Venezuelan neo-figurative painting
  • Art historical appropriation and postcolonial perspectives
  • London as center for Latin American conceptual artists (1960s-70s)

Permissions & Reproductions

Scholars and publishers seeking to reproduce Diego Barboza's artworks or quote extensively from estate-held materials must obtain permission. See our licensing information for details.

Support Scholarly Research

The Diego Barboza Estate welcomes serious scholarly inquiry into the artist's work and legacy.

Contact Research Department