El Museo del Barrio, New York’s leading Latino cultural institution, welcomes visitors of all backgrounds to discover the artistic landscape of the Latino, Caribbean and Latin American cultures. Their richness is represented in El Museo’s wide-ranging collections and exhibitions, complemented by performing arts, music concerts, cultural celebrations, and educational programs. A dynamic artistic, cultural, and community gathering place, El Museo is a center of cultural pride on New York’s Museum Mile.
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El Museo del Barrio Celebrates 35th Annual Three Kings Day Parade, January 6, 2012, 10:30am
New York, NY, December 28, 2011—El Museo del Barrio will celebrate its 35th Annual Three Kings Day Parade on Friday, January 6, 2011, at 10:30am. The special anniversary of this timehonored holiday procession will include Honorary Kings, Madrinas, Padrinos, thousands of school children, live camels, gigantic hand-made puppets, and performers who will bring lively music and colorful dancing to the streets of El Barrio.
El Museo del Barrio Appoints New Director
August 2, 2011, New York – El Museo del Barrio announced today that it has appointed Margarita Aguilar to be its next director, beginning September 12, 2011. Aguilar, who served in the curatorial department at El Museo from 1998 to 2006, is currently Vice President and Senior Specialist in Latin American art at Christie's. Through her work at El Museo and Christie's, Aguilar has wide knowledge of historical and contemporary Latino and Latin American art and is a leading voice in the field. Aguilar was selected following an international search, and replaces Julian Zugazagoitia, who is now Director of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri. Georgina M. Nichols, Director of Finance and Administration, has been serving as Interim Director of El Museo.
El Museo del Barrio Nombra Nueva Directora
Nueva York, a 2 de agosto – El Museo del Barrio anunció hoy que ha nombrado a Margarita Aguilar como nueva directora a partir del 12 de septiembre de 2011. Aguilar, quien formó parte del departamento de curaduría de El Museo de 1998 a 2006, es actualmente Vicepresidenta y Especialista en Arte Latinoamericano en Christie’s. A través de su trabajo en El Museo y en Christie’s, Aguilar ha adquirido un amplio conocimiento del arte latino y latinoamericano contemporáneo e histórico, y es una de las especialistas más reconocidas en el área. Aguilar fue seleccionada por medio de una búsqueda a nivel nacional y reemplaza a Julián Zugazagoitia, quien es ahora Director del Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art en Kansas City, Missouri. Georgina M. Nichols, Directora de Finanzas y Administración, ha fungido como Directora Interina de El Museo.
June 2011 Super Sabado! Target Free Third Saturdays at El Museo: Around the Block from El Museo
This month, we’re spreading the joy of Super Sábado all around El Barrio! Visit our partner locations and enjoy musical storytelling, gardening, art-making activities, and gallery tours at several sites. Wrap up your day at El Museo with a family film screening in El Teatro.
El Museo's Bienal: The (S) Files 2011 Takes to the Streets June 14, 2011 - January 8, 2012
New York, NY, March 30, 2011—El Museo del Barrio announced today that El Museo's Bienal: The (S) Files 2011, its sixth biennial of the most innovative, cutting-edge art created by Latino, Caribbean, and Latin American artists currently working in the greater New York area, will take place June 14, 2011 - January 8, 2012. This year's edition focuses on the aesthetics of the street and spreads all over the city, showcasing a record 75 emerging artists in six different venues.
EL MUSEO'S GALA HONORS MARIO TESTINO ON THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011
New York, NY, February 14, 2011—El Museo del Barrio announced today that its annual Gala, to be held on Thursday, May 26, at Cipriani 42nd Street, in New York City, will honor fashion photographer Mario Testino with a lifetime artistic achievement award celebrating his 30-year career. The glamorous fundraising evening benefitting New York’s leading Latino cultural institution will be chaired by Yaz and Valentín Hernández and Alex González and Raúl Martínez. This year’s Honorary Committee, still in formation, includes members Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Francisco Costa, Chace Crawford, Hugh Dancy, Oscar de la Renta, Linda Evangelista, Victoria Fernandez, Anne Hathaway, Josh Hartnett, Carolina Herrera, Kate Hudson, Elizabeth Hurley, Michael Kors, Courtney Love, Sienna Miller, Narciso Rodriguez, Stella Tennant, and Donatella Versace.
LA GALA DE EL MUSEO HONRA A MARIO TESTINO EL JUEVES 26 DE MAYO DEL 2011
Nueva York, NY, 14 de febrero del 2011—El Museo del Barrio anunció hoy que su Gala anual, que se llevará a cabo el jueves 26 de mayo en Cipriani 42nd Street en la ciudad de Nueva York, honrará al fotógrafo de moda Mario Testino en celebración a sus 30 años de carrera y logros artísticos. La glamorosa fiesta de recaudación de fondos, que beneficia a la institución cultural latina líder de Nueva York, será presidida por Yaz y Valentín Hernández y Alex González y Raúl Martínez. El comité honorario de este año, aún en formación, incluye a Naomi Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Francisco Costa, Chase Crawford, Hugh Dancy, Oscar de la Renta, Linda Evangelista, Victoria Fernandez, Anne Hathaway, Josh Hartnett, Carolina Herrera, Kate Hudson, Elizabeth Hurley, Michael Kors, Courtney Love, Sienna Miller, Narciso Rodriguez, Stella Tennant y Donnatella Versace.
May 2011 Super Sabado! Target Free Third Saturdays at El Museo: Mad About Libros
Let's celebrate the magical world of libros! Pick up some fabulous reading at our Book Fair and experience stories as they come to life through our pop-up photo booth, musical concert, and the last poetry workshop and performance of the spring season.
April 2011 Super Sabado! Target Free Third Saturdays at El Museo: Quinceañera!
El Museo del Barrio cordially invites you to celebrate our 15th Super Sábado with us! This month, we explore all things quinceañera, with special attention to how coming of age and rites of passage are celebrated cross culturally. This event is for all ages, so whether you're 15, 5, or 51, we hope to see you! Dress up is encouraged, but optional.