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.
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.
Opening January 24, Part II of El Dorado: Myths of Gold
In conjunction with the exhibition, AS will launch an accompanying book exploring the foundational myth of the Americas.