Ruth Estévez

About the Author

Ruth Estévez is a distinguished scholar and author whose work bridges art, rhetoric, and the socio-political landscapes of Latin America. With a keen eye for the interplay between language and power, she explores how artists and intellectuals navigate times of conflict and censorship. Her acclaimed book, The Words of Others: León Ferrari and Rhetoric in Times of War, delves into the provocative installations and writings of the Argentine artist León Ferrari, examining his use of appropriated texts to critique authoritarian regimes during the turbulent 1960s and beyond. Estévez's research draws on extensive archival work and interdisciplinary analysis, offering fresh insights into how rhetoric becomes a tool for resistance. A professor of Latin American literature and visual culture, she continues to influence academic discourse through her incisive contributions to journals and conferences worldwide.