Let's visit the New York Public Library to talk about Puerto Rico! During this guided tour we'll take a closer look at the history and social struggles of Puerto Rico through their art. As we explore the exhibit, we'll also discuss the the Puerto Rican diaspora and the major significance of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl […]
Join us for a fascinating art discussion in Spanish! This month we'll visit the Museo de Arte Moderno de México to take a closer look at the Surrealist painting Creación de las aves (Creation of the Birds). This striking and intriguing painting is the work of Spanish artist Remedios Varo, known for her mystical, esoteric […]
Join us for a fascinating art discussion in Spanish! This month we'll visit the Kröller-Müller Museum to solve the mystery of Van Gogh's Café Terrace at Night. Van Gogh painted this masterpiece in Arles, France, in mid-September 1888. This is the first painting in which he used starry backgrounds; he went on to paint star-filled […]
¡Vamos a hablar de arte en español! This month we'll dive into the colorful world of La Verbena (The Fair) by surrealist Spanish painter Maruja Mallo. Together, we'll take a closer look at the skillful way Mallo represents all the elements of the traditional Madrid fair while also learning about its social and historical background. […]
Join us for a fascinating art discussion in Spanish! This month we'll visit the Museo de Arte Moderno in Mexico City to unravel the secrets and symbolism of Sueño y presentimiento (Dream and Premonition) by Mexican artist, María Izquierdo. In this unsettling painting, María Izquierdo presents a haunting self-portrait that merges surreal symbolism with an […]
¡Vamos a explorar la ciudad con amigos! Whether you're born and raised in NY or you've only been living here for a short while, you do not want to miss this unique tour through some the city's historical landmarks. During our tour we'll explore a 1.2-mile route that takes us from NY's early Indigenous roots […]
¡Vamos a hablar de arte en español! This month we'll dive into the world of Mexican murals with Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central (Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Central Park). This is one of Diego Rivera's most recognizable and celebrated murals and it was painted between 1946 and 1947. […]
Join us for a fascinating art discussion in Spanish! This month we're travelling to Quito to admire the work of Oswaldo Guayasamín. Together, we'll take a closer look at Ternura (Tenderness), part of his famous “La Edad de la Ternura” (The Age of Tenderness) series that celebrates the universal bonds between mother and child. Through […]
Come on a journey with us through the art, culture and mythology of Spain and Latin America. Together we'll explore the exhibition Creatures of Myth and Imagination: Europe and the Americas housed at the MET Cloisters. Guided by our Academic Director, Jorge Gallegos, we'll practice español while admiring and analyzing over 50 pieces, including sculpture, […]
¡Vamos a hablar de arte en español! This month we'll take a closer look at the striking masterpiece "Day and Night" (Día y Noche) by legendary Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo. Using this colorful piece as a jumping board, we will practice our español by describing details and characteristics, imagining stories and exchanging ideas. No matter […]
Calling all Spanish & literature enthusiasts! Join us at cultural center La Nacional for the launch of La Pasión (The benefit) by Spanish author Antonio Valverde. During the evening, we'll have the chance to practice our español while learning about the novel from the author himself and talking with the rest of our group. Space […]
Have fun practicing your Spanish conversation skills during an enjoyable morning of arte y español Join us at the museum for an exclusive tour through the masterpieces of Doménikos Theotokópoulos, better known as El Greco. Together, we will practice our Spanish while we take in every little detail of his signature elongated figures, vibrant colors, […]
