Michael Reif – founder of The Fine Art Society of Los Angeles and an expert in early 20th century avant-garde art – wrote a nice review of our book Central American Modernism.” 

This is some of what he said:

Mark Morgan Ford and Suzanne Brooks Snider shared a unique vision, a book project that had never been seriously contemplated let alone accomplished. In doing so, they have laid a cornerstone of commonality for the seven small and varied countries of Central America. This regional camaraderie is expressed through art. Not the academy-type, conservative work of the 18th and 19th centuries, but in the only genre possible – the paradoxically unifying impulse of 20th Century Modernism.

Central American Modernism is a hefty, well-illustrated hardcover that has been long overdue. This volume is a synthesis of knowledgeable essays and well-chosen Central American art that unveils historically important modern paintings and sculpture by the most celebrated artists of these vibrant countries. It goes even further, by identifying up-and-coming younger artists that will undoubtedly someday “carry the torch.” Through high-quality images and concisely written text, a regional Modernist tradition is revealed, with obvious relevance to Latin American art as a whole. This documentation is needed! Though in my sizable personal library, Central American Modernism stands alone. Hopefully others will follow.