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.
The Unfinished Business of Brazil’s “New Middle Class”
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Ena Alvarado
Is Alejandro Zambra a Genius—Or a Gimmick Artist?
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Chapman Caddell
A new translation of the Chilean writer’s debut novel raises the question: Does he live up to the hype?
Carlos Manuel Álvarez’s Dispatches Reveal the Real Cuba
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Oliver Balch
Cutting through cliché and dogmatism, the Cuban writer’s new collection delivers a “masterclass in creative reportage.”
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.