Americas Society, non-profit organization in New York, New York
Americas Society is an art gallery and nonprofit organization in Manhattan that presents artwork, music performances, and cultural programs from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada. The building on Park Avenue houses changing exhibitions, a resource center, and event spaces where artists, scholars, and cultural activities are regularly featured.
The organization was founded in 1965 and has worked to promote understanding between North, Central, and South America. The building, a historic townhouse from the early 20th century, was originally a private residence and later served as the Soviet Mission to the United Nations before being taken over by the organization.
The name refers to all countries of the Western Hemisphere, from North to South America. The exhibitions and events show how artists and thinkers from the region express their experiences, history, and current issues through different art forms.
Access is from Park Avenue on the Upper East Side, near several other cultural institutions such as the Instituto Cervantes and the Italian Consulate General. The quiet and open interior spaces with galleries allow visitors to explore artworks at their own pace, and a resource center provides further information on art history and current events in the region.
The organization publishes Americas Quarterly magazine and played a key role in the publication and recognition of works like One Hundred Years of Solitude in English. This publishing and exhibition work makes it an important venue for discovering and understanding literary and artistic works from across the region.
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