Art Against Hate: Exhibit Illuminates Modern Antisemitism in Chile

The Jewish Museum of Chile in Santiago inaugurated the “No Discriminarás” (“Thou Shall Not Discriminate”) traveling art exhibition on August 7, drawing about 100 guests including local officials, Jewish leaders, and diplomats.

Organized collaboratively by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), the Jewish Museum of Chile, and the Jewish Community of Chile, the exhibit features a compelling collection of illustrated vignettes by Argentine artist Adrián Franco, professionally known as “Pati.” Sponsored by CAM, the artwork confronts multiple contemporary manifestations of antisemitism from age-old stereotypes to Holocaust denial, drawing directly from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism’s 11 examples.

Shay Salamon, CAM’s Director of Hispanic Affairs, emphasized the exhibit’s mission:

“Our goal is to raise awareness about the urgent need to combat hatred and discrimination in all its forms. Through this art, we hope to educate, inspire, and foster dialogue to build bridges despite our differences.”

Having already toured several Latin American capitals, including Montevideo, Quito, and Panama City, the exhibition will next be displayed at the Municipal Museum in Colina, Chile. Colina’s mayor, Isabel Valenzuela, a recent participant in a CAM-organized Latin American solidarity delegation to Israel, will oversee this next phase.

CAM’s outreach in Latin America, launched four years ago, has cultivated strong partnerships across political, religious, and social spheres, making CAM en Español a vital force against antisemitism throughout the region. CAM has led impactful projects and convened major summits in countries including Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, and Guatemala.

Looking ahead, the fifth Latin American Forum Against Antisemitism is slated for October in Rio de Janeiro, further advancing regional efforts to confront and eradicate Jew-hatred.