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Venezuelan Artist Sarmiento Debuts Powerful Exhibit on Heritage

12/13/2025

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Samuel Sarmiento, a Venezuelan Caribbean–influenced artist, presents his U.S. debut show Relical Horn at Andrew Edlin Gallery.
He uses clay to sculpt works that embody ancestral narratives and universal archetypes.
The installation draws on Borges and Caribbean legends, underscoring the value of oral traditions.
Sarmiento argues art can transcend culture and preserve wisdom for future generations while highlighting female figures as healing symbols.

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Samuel Sarmiento, a Venezuelan Caribbean–influenced artist, presents his U.S. debut show Relical Horn at Andrew Edlin Gallery.
He uses clay to sculpt works that embody ancestral narratives and universal archetypes.
The installation draws on Borges and Caribbean legends, underscoring the value of oral traditions.
Sarmiento argues art can transcend culture and preserve wisdom for future generations while highlighting female figures as healing symbols.