Artículos

Treasures From the Hispanic Society Library

Drawing on the unparalleled collections in the Hispanic Society, this exhibition of more than one hundred manuscripts and books will present an exceptional vision of the history and culture of Spain and the Americas. Many items will be new the public since much of this material has never been shown outside of the Hispanic Society.  New York has not seen a major exhibition of Spanish manuscript and printed material since Tesoros de España, an exhibition held at the New York Public Library in 1985.

Nuestra Casa Rediscovering the Treasures of The Hispanic Society Museum & Library

American Travelers: A Watercolor Journey Through Spain, Portugal, and Mexico

The show focuses on major watercolors by American artists that were painted in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, in dialogue with decorative art objects from the HSM&L collections from the actual places and monument depicted in the watercolors. The show will include a suite of contemporary watercolor paintings by California-based artist Timothy J. Clark (b. 1951), best known for his large watercolor paintings.

Hispanic Society Museum & Library Announces Mark H. Rosenberg as Chairman

HSM&L is pleased to announce Mark H. Rosenberg as its new Chairman. Rosenberg succeeds Philippe de Montebello, who significantly raised the museum’s profile for nearly a decade. Philippe de Montebello will remain with HSM&L as Chairman Emeritus, working closely in collaboration with Rosenberg and the team at the HSM&L. In addition, Sergio J. Galvis and Maria Cortez de Lobão are elected Co-Vice-Chairs of the HSM&L.

The Hispanic Society Museum & Library Presents The Colorful World of Pancho Fierro, Afro-Peruvian Painter

The Colorful World of Pancho Fierro, Afro-Peruvian Painter, a captivating showcase of the vibrant watercolors of Francisco “Pancho” Fierro Palas (1807/9 – 1879)curated by Dr. Marcus Burke, Senior Curator Emeritus at the Hispanic Society. On view January 23, 2025 – April 20, 2025, this exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore the life and artistry of one of Peru’s most fascinating visual chroniclers.

Hispanic Society Museum & Library Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance, and Boricua College Present Latinx Diaspora: Stories from Upper Manhattan & in the Heights: From University to Silver Screen

We are pleased to announce the launch of an exciting collaboration between the Hispanic Society Museum & Library, the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA), and Boricua College on three exciting exhibitions: Latinx Diaspora: Stories from Upper Manhattan, which open on Audubon Terrace on May 28, 2021; In the Heights: The Magic of a Neighborhood, scheduled to open on June 3, 2021 at Boricua College; and In the Heights: From University to Silver Screen on June 9, 2021 at the Hispanic Society. These exhibitions inaugurate the annual Arts Stroll/Paseo de las Artes organized by NoMAA.

Gilded Figures: Wood and Clay Made Flesh

The Hispanic Society Museum & Library (HSM&L) is pleased to present Gilded Figures: Wood and Clay Made Flesh, offering a rare glimpse of a major art form from the Hispanic World 1500–1800: polychrome sculpture. Curated by Dr. Patrick Lenaghan, Head Curator of prints, photographs and sculpture of the HSM&L, and Hélène Fontoira-Marzin, Head of Conservation of the HSM&L, the exhibition will open to the public on October 15, 2021, and run through January 9, 2022.

Hispanic Society Museum & Library Executive Director and President, Dr. Mitchell A. Codding, Announces Retirement

Dr. Mitchell A. Codding, the Executive Director and President of the Hispanic Society Museum & Library since 1995 and its Assistant Director from 1984 to 1995, announced his retirement today to take effect on October 1, 2020, or until his successor assumes the position of Director. The Board of the institution is grateful to Dr. Codding for agreeing to lead the institution until then.

“Tesoros de la Hispanic Society of America. Visiones del Mundo Hispánico” Opens at the Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid

Beginning April 4, the Museo del Prado, with the exclusive support of Fundación BBVA, offers the public the exceptional opportunity of enjoying more than two hundred works of art from The Hispanic Society Museum & Library, the New York-based institution founded to promote the art and culture of the Hispanic world in the United States.

Award Presentation to the Hispanic Society in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the New York City Council and the Manhattan Borough President’s Office will present a $1,750,000 award to the Hispanic Society to support the third phase of their Master Plan. The award presentation will be followed by a Gallery Talk about the Puerto Rican artist, José Campeche, and a tour of the Museum.

Family Night at The Hispanic Society Celebrates the Restoration of Bronze Doors by Berthold Nebel

The Hispanic Society Museum & Library, the premier collection for the study and appreciation of the Hispanic arts and culture in the United States, will present a Family Night to celebrate the recent restoration of the bronze doors of its East Building by the American sculptor Berthold Nebel (1889-1964).    The Family Night will take place on Wednesday, June 21 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at Audubon Terrace, in front of the East Building of the Hispanic Society.

Hispanic Society Museum & Library Elects Four New Trustees

Chairman Philippe de Montebello announces the election of Bob Vila, Emily Kernan Rafferty, Jonathan Hogg, and Elizabeth Goizueta to the Board of Trustees of the Hispanic Society Museum & Library. The four new trustees join Board members Philippe de Montebello, Mariette Arguimbau Scott, William R. Harman, Francisco A. Lorenzo, Miner H. Warner. Andrés V. Gil, Antonio del Valle Ruiz, Ana Laffont, and Mark H. Rosenberg.

Hispanic Society Museum & Library to present Treasures Exhibition at The Prado

Th Hispanic Society Museum & Library Receives an Important Colonial Latin American Gift from the Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros

The Hispanic Society Museum & Library is delighted to announce the donation from the Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros of a striking 18^th century Venezuelan gilded armchair made by Antonio Mateo de los Reyes (active from 1725 to 1766) for the Brotherhood of Saint Peter for the nave of the Cathedral of Caracas.  This gift, made in honor of Laure de Montebello, is part of a donation to five institutions that will receive works of colonial art from the Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros (CPPC), including the Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, Texas; Denver Art Museum, Colorado; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; and the Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI), Peru.

The Hispanic Society Museum & Library Launches 2017-2018 Concert Series with Hispanic Woman Composers

The Hispanic Society proudly announces its 2017-2018 Concert Series “Hispanic Women Composers.” Acclaimed chamber ensemble Sonnambula will perform the first concert in the series. The concert will feature the complete works of Portuguese Converso Jewish composer, Leonora Duarte, in anticipation of Sonnambula’s recording of the same repertoire. Musicologist Elizabeth Weinfield, artistic director of Sonnambula, will present a lecture on Duarte prior to concert.

The Hispanic Society Wins the 2017 Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation

We are delighted to announce that The Hispanic Society of America was named the recipient of the 2017 Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation from a field of nineteen candidates. The prestigious award was established in Spain by the Prince of Asturias Foundation in 1981 to acknowledge individuals, entities, and organizations worldwide who have made significant contributions and helped to promote cultural and humanistic values that form part of the universal heritage of humanity and consolidate the existing links between the principality of Asturias and the title traditionally held by the heirs to the Crown of Spain.