La Universidad Nacional de Rosario awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa to the curator and art critic Ticio Escobar, in recognition of his career.

Ticio Escobar, born in Paraguay in 1947, is a curator, teacher, critic and cultural promoter. Founder of the Museum of Indigenous Art of Paraguay, he was president of the Association of Support for the Indigenous Communities of Paraguay, International Association of Art Critics- Paraguay Section, director of Culture of Asunción and Minister of Culture of Paraguay during the period 2008 and 2013 Author of the National Law of Culture of Paraguay and co-author of the National Law of Heritage.

He wrote numerous books on the theory of art and culture, received international prizes and decorations from Argentina, Brazil and France. Also, he received the Bartolomé de las Casas Award in Spain for his support of indigenous causes in America. He is currently the director of the Center for Visual Arts / Museo del Barro.

The distinction, proposed by the Faculty of Humanities and Arts, was carried out through the UNR Youtube Channel. Dean Alejandro Vila, godfather of the honoree, highlighted Escobar's fight against the Stroessner dictatorship, his commitment to human rights, indigenous communities, rural and popular spaces. He made reference to his work as minister of culture promoting the law that bears his name and the alternative artistic cultural project Museo del Barro. He highlighted his vast academic production on the status of art, the expansion of the field of culture and the sense of community in art.

“There are countless reasons to recognize Ticio Escobar. His interdisciplinary approach and the critical perspective evident in his extensive body of work constantly stimulate and invite us to reflect. It is a pleasure and a privilege to read him,” stated Vila, emphasizing that he is a leading figure not only in Paraguay but throughout Latin America and the world. “We are adding one of Latin America’s most important intellectuals to our university faculty. This enriches us as an institution and reflects the kind of community we aspire to be.”