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09/01/2026

Putting the finishing touches on “Esperanza Cortés: Embroidered Allegories” which opens to the public this Thursday!

Esperanza Cortes

From the sunny seaside of Ayamonte to the earth tones of Elche to the rich mountain greens of Aragón, Joaquín Sorolla's ...
08/30/2026

From the sunny seaside of Ayamonte to the earth tones of Elche to the rich mountain greens of Aragón, Joaquín Sorolla's "Vision of Spain" (1911-1919) is a symphony of color 🎨

This year we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the installation of Sorolla's monumental series at the Hispanic Society with the outdoor kiosk exhibition "A Living Vision: the Sorolla Gallery at 100." Featuring excerpts from letters written by Sorolla during his travels throughout Spain while working on the commission, as well as reproductions of Sorolla's preparatory sketches, the exhibition charts the arduous and inspiring process that led to the creation of Sorolla's masterpiece. In addition, the Hispanic Society is hosting a series of curator talks and special programs that unlock the history and meaning of "Vision of Spain". Visit the link in our bio to learn more and to RSVP for upcoming programs in the series.

Mark your calendars for these great Hispanic Heritage Month programs coming up in September! All programs are free and o...
08/27/2026

Mark your calendars for these great Hispanic Heritage Month programs coming up in September! All programs are free and open to the public. For more information and to RSVP, please visit link in bio.

September 3rd: Cine al Fresco - "La Grande" (Dominican Republic, 2025)

September 5th: "Living Vision: the Sorolla Gallery at 100" Curator Talk Series: Session 2

September 10th: Cine al Fresco - "Blancanieves" (Spain, 2012)

September 12th: "The Man Who Painted Spain" Film Screening and Filmmaker Q&A

September 16th: Hispanic Heritage Month Reception

September 17th: Cine al Fresco - "Rudo y Cursi" (Mexico, 2008)

September 23rd: Artist Talk with Tom Sanford

September 24th: Cine al Fresco - "Sangre y Arena" (USA, 1941)

September 25th: Art and Atrocity in Goya's Prints: the Annual Goya Research Center Symposium

We are excited to announce the honorees at the 2026 Hispanic Society Gala. This year, the Sorolla Medal will be awarded ...
08/25/2026

We are excited to announce the honorees at the 2026 Hispanic Society Gala. This year, the Sorolla Medal will be awarded to Eduardo Costantini and Gloria & Emilio Estefan, along with a special award recognizing the Life & Legacy of Oscar de la Renta.

Eduardo F. Costantini is an economist, entrepreneur, collector, and philanthropist. He is the president and principal shareholder of Consultatio and leads real estate projects in Argentina, Uruguay, and the United States. He is the Founder and President of MALBA (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires). The Malba-Costantini Collection comprises more than 2,770 works of modern and contemporary Latin American art and is considered one of the world's most significant publicly exhibited collection of its kind.

Together, Gloria and Emilio Estefan have helped shape the global sound and cultural influence of Latin Music. Recipients of multiple Grammy Awards, the Gershwin Prize, and the Presidential Medial of Freedom, the Estefans have forged an indelible legacy that spans music, television, film, sports, theater, and philanthropy. In 2025, Gloria Estefan marked 50 years in entertainment with the album "Raíces", produced by Emilio Estefan, which received both Grammy and Latin Grammy awards. In 2027, their musical "Basura", based on the documentary "Landfill Harmonic" will debut on Broadway.

Born in the Dominican Republic and shaped by the great ateliers of Madrid and Paris, Oscar de la Renta brought together the romance of European couture with the optimism of New York. After apprenticing under Cristóbal Balenciaga and working at Lanvin, he established his eponymous fashion house in New York in 1965. From the beginning, Oscar de la Renta defined a singular vision of beauty: exquisite craftsmanship, expressive color, feminine silhouettes, and a sense of glamour that was both sophisticated and exuberant. His designs made the art of dressing feel effortless, joyful, and unmistakably modern. Today, Oscar de la Renta is one of the world’s most distinguished luxury fashion houses, encompassing ready-to-wear, bridal, accessories, jewelry, handbags, shoes, and fragrance. More than six decades later, the house continues to evolve while remaining true to Oscar’s enduring belief in beauty, craftsmanship, femininity, and the extraordinary moments for which we dress.

Tickets and information at https://hispanicsociety.app.neoncrm.com/forms/2026-gala-registration

Getting up close and personal with Anna Hyatt Huntington's monumental bronze equestrian statue of El Cid (1927) as it un...
08/22/2026

Getting up close and personal with Anna Hyatt Huntington's monumental bronze equestrian statue of El Cid (1927) as it undergoes restoration in advance of its 100th anniversary.

Although the statue was originally conceived to form part of the sculptural decoration of Audubon Terrace, the first casting was offered by Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington as a gift to the city of Seville, where it still stands today. The first replica was installed at the Hispanic Society on August 15th, 1927. Additional replicas can be found across the globe, including in San Diego, San Francisco, and Buenos Aires.

The statue depicts one of Spain's national heroes, Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as El Cid. An 11th century Castilian knight, El Cid led the conquest of Valencia in 1094 and was immortalized in the epic poem "El Cantar de Mio Cid." Archer Huntington produced a translation of "El Cantar de Mio Cid" published between 1897 and 1903.

Among the treatments being applied to Anna Hyatt Huntington's statue are the removal of old lacquer, the application of a new patina, and re-lacquering.

We are grateful to GRoW @ Annenberg Foundation for their support of this project.

For we invite you to take a stroll through two of the over 176,000 photographs in the collection of the Hispanic Socie...
08/19/2026

For we invite you to take a stroll through two of the over 176,000 photographs in the collection of the Hispanic Society. Photography has played an important role at the Hispanic Society since its founding. Archer Huntington built a large personal collection of photographs and sponsored photographic expeditions across the Hispanic world. Today, the museum is home to an important collection of early photographs, including the first known photographs of the Philippines, early photographs of Machu Picchu, and tens of thousands of negatives by Ruth Matilda Anderson depicting Spanish landscapes and culture.

In September, the Hispanic Society will launch a dedicated digital collections portal that will make many of Anderson's photographs available to the public for the first time. Stay tuned for more updates about this exciting project.



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Ruth M. Anderson, Street in Horta, Island of Faial, Azores, silver gelatin print, 1930 (detail)
Charles Clifford, Calle Alcalá and Fountain of Cibeles, Madrid, calotype, 1853 (detail)

Join us this fall on Audubon Terrace for an exciting slate of programs commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout...
08/17/2026

Join us this fall on Audubon Terrace for an exciting slate of programs commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout September and October, enjoy film screenings, concerts, artist and curator talks, language workshops, book fairs, and more as part of the annual celebration highlighting the cultural and artistic legacies of Hispanic Americans. All programs are free and open to the public, though RSVP is required. Visit the link in bio to explore the full schedule and register for specific programs.

Mark your calendars! "Esperanza Cortés: Embroidered Allegories" opens to the public on September 3rd 🎉The exhibition gro...
08/15/2026

Mark your calendars! "Esperanza Cortés: Embroidered Allegories" opens to the public on September 3rd 🎉

The exhibition grows out of grows out of Cortés’ work as a Vilcek Foundation Artist Research Fellow at the Hispanic Society. Inspired by a close study of the collection, ranging from the work of Velázquez and Goya to metalwork and mantones de Manila, Cortés created works that weave together personal histories of triumph and tragedy with broader reflections on cultural heritage and the legacy of colonialism.

"Esperanza Cortés: Embroidered Allegories" is the third installment of "Arte en el Alto Manhattan," the Hispanic Society’s annual series focusing on artists who live and/or work in the museum’s local community in Upper Manhattan. The exhibition will be on view from September 3rd to November 1st.

Visit the Events Calendar at the link in our bio for information on upcoming programs related to this exhibition, including an artist talk with Esperanza Cortés on October 15th.

We're excited to announce the lineup for this year's edition of "Cine al Fresco"! Presented in collaboration with Inwood...
08/13/2026

We're excited to announce the lineup for this year's edition of "Cine al Fresco"! Presented in collaboration with Inwood Art Works, "Cine al Fresco" is New York's only free outdoor Spanish language film series, taking place every Thursday in September. Whether you're a fan of fútbol or fairy tales, merengue or matadors, this year's slate has something for everyone. All films are shown in their original language with English subtitles, and each evening features a special pre-show live performance at 6pm with the film starting at 7pm. See below for the full schedule and RSVP at link in bio:

9/3: "La Grande" (Dominican Republic, 2025). Directed by Tito Rodriguez, "La Grande" tells the story of Dominican Merengue Típico singer Fefita La Grande.

9/10: "Blancanieves" (Spain, 2012). Winner of 10 Goya Awards, including Best Film, "Blancanieves" is a contemporary silent film retelling the story of Snow White set in 1920s Andalusia.

9/17: "Rudo y Cursi" (Mexico, 2008). Starring Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal, "Rudo y Cursi" tells the story of two small-town brothers who dream of becoming soccer stars.

9/24: "Sangre y Arena" (USA, 1941). Rita Hayworth stars in this 1941 adaptation of Vicente Blasco Ibáñez' 1908 novel about the rise and fall of a bullfighter.

Join us on Saturday, August 29th for our next salsa social! At 3pm there will be a brief introductory dance lesson with ...
08/10/2026

Join us on Saturday, August 29th for our next salsa social! At 3pm there will be a brief introductory dance lesson with Dance Project Washington Heights, followed by an open dance party with music by the all-women salsa orchestra Lulada Club. Perfect for novices, experienced salseros, and everyone in between! RSVP at the link in bio.

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