The curator of a new exhibition highlights artists’ response to an economic regime geared to serve visitors first.
Arts & Culture
Caribbean Art Under the Shadow of Tourism
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Marina Reyes Franco
The Unfinished Business of Brazil’s “New Middle Class”
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Ena Alvarado
In a new film, a family runs out of money to build a swimming pool—revealing personal tensions and a society plagued by broken promises.
Music of the Americas: Puppet Opera and Solos
We release the video of Manita en el suelo, one Recuerdo from 2006 by Antonio Meneses, and two new videos by Chilean singer Valentina Marinkovic.
Americas Society Staff Participates in Ophelia Performance
The Shakespeare-inspired art performance about women’s struggles and resistance was hosted at Americas Society.
Music of the Americas: Live and Online
São Paulo Chamber Soloists go live in New York, and we share videos by musicians from Argentina, Chile, and Mexico.
Tropical Is Political: Caribbean Art Under the Visitor Economy Regime
The Americas Society exhibition showcases the work of 19 contemporary artists from the Caribbean, exploring the intersection of tourism and finance.
Music of the Americas: Duo, Trio, and Quartet
We share videos by three ensembles performing music from Argentina, Mexico, and Peru.