Saúl Armendáriz’s 1990s breakout was dazzling. But a new biopic substitutes Hollywood glitter for real-life complexity and depth.
Arts & Culture
Lucha Libre’s First Queer Star: More than a “Shining Superhero”
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Ena Alvarado
Fernando Botero’s Political Masterworks
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Daniel Rey
The late artist wasn’t thought of as highly political. But many of his best paintings satirize the powerful and sympathize with history’s victims.
AQ’s Winter Playlist: Flying High, But Solidly Grounded
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Sebastián Zubieta
Our music critic highlights songwriters refashioning high-flown poetic themes—and the low rhythms of the double bass.
A Brazilian Noir Writer Investigates Her Biggest Crime Yet
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Alejandra Oliva
Femicide—the killing of women—is the subject of Patrícia Melo’s experimental novel, set on the edge of the Brazilian rainforest.
Music of the Americas: A New Year of En Casa
We start the year with videos recorded in New York, Buenos Aires, and Mexico City and release the video of Caña Dulce y Caña Brava in our hall.
El Dorado: Myths of Gold at Americas Society
Watch the exhibition's curatorial team explain how artists are subverting Latin America's foundational narrative today.
La segunda parte de El Dorado: Mitos De Oro abre el 24 de enero
Además de la exhibición, AS publicará un libro que explora el mito fundacional de las Américas.