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✨Our countdown begins! 🗓️ Join Friends of the Art Museum of America at link in bio @friendsofama during Hispanic Heritage Month and support the Organization of American States, Art Museum of the Americas (AMA) as we get ready to celebrate the fiftieth anniversaries of AMA and FAMA, in 2026 and 2027! As a Friend of AMA, you benefit from our expanded membership program. A new benefit for all members is a free guided tour by former OAS diplomat and AMA director Pablo Zuñiga of the OAS National Historic Landmark Building, the “Roots of Peace” underground mural, painted in 1960 by Uruguayan artist Carlos Páez Vilaró (1923-2014), and the Art Museum of the Americas. The tour was recently promoted on WTOP by Matt Kaufax @mkaufax ! Incorporated in November 1977 in Washington, DC, FAMA is the 501(c)(3) fundraising arm of the Art Museum of the Americas (AMA) with a mission to support its research, educational, cultural and outreach activities. @theartnewspaper.official @amamuseum @sandruli1971 @pablozunigaferrer @maricarmen_plata @giuliahlers @camayorga1120 @oea_oficial @alex.resnik @argenoea @lauraggils @adrianaoospina @veilsofteeth @rafacruzphotography @vidalesmarite @stshroff @eobarrio @fundacionenriquetabara @las_gmu #latinamericanart @alejandramoramora1 @alabarderodc @almaasociaciondelegados @artsinfoggybottom #hispanicheritagemonth @oas_internships @panamaoea @peruintheusa @diplomaticwatchmag @wecaa.official @janduplain @iberoamericanculture

➡️ DON’T MISS the life-sized “The Invisible Queue” now on view through July 11 in “The Skin of Discomfort” presenting vibrant and engaging patchworks by Chilean artist Paola Podestá at the Art Museum of the Americas! @amamuseum The exhibition of colorful textiles by Paola Podestá of Valparaíso, Chile, addresses issues like feminism, fracking, the depletion of natural resources, immigration, and mental health. She conveys a communal alignment with the OAS’s core objectives: human rights, sustainability, and social justice. Location: 201 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006 Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:30am-1:00pm, 1:30pm-5:00pm Admission: Free @podestart @panchirock @adrianaoospina @icomchile @nmwachile @mision_espana_oea_ @pablozunigaferrer @andost80 @lauraggils @ @sandruli1971 @olgauherrera @misionchileoea @embachile #chileanartist #latinamericanart #dcarts @rojasinostroza

Desde París, compartimos la entrevista realizada al Ing. Eduardo Tábara Castro, @lalotabara Presidente de la Fundación Enrique Tábara, por @j.batalle para Radio Francia Internacional @rfi_es , transmitida el 13 de mayo de 2026 En esta conversación se presentan los avances de la segunda fase del proyecto Archivo Documental Enrique Tábara en Europa, recorriendo importantes archivos e instituciones vinculadas a la trayectoria internacional del maestro Enrique Tábara durante las décadas de 1950 y 1960. Asimismo, se presentó el proyecto "Washington: Meridiano de la Modernidad Artística Americana", lanzamiento oficial internacional de ALMA — Asociación de Legados de la Modernidad Americana — @almaasociaciondelegados , una red conformada por 44 legados de 14 países de nuestra América y el Caribe, cuya exposición inaugural se realizará este 30 de octubre de 2026 en el Art Museum of the Americas. Cada fase de esta investigación cuenta con el importante acompañamiento de las embajadas de los países visitados. En esta ocasión, agradecemos especialmente a la Embajada del Ecuador en Francia @embajadaecufrancia y a la embajadora @ampesantes por su valioso respaldo institucional durante esta etapa en París. Los invitamos a disfrutar de esta importante entrevista.

Jesús Rafael Soto (Venezuelan, 1923–2005) Escritura Hurtado (Hurtado Writing), 1975 Paint, wire, and nylon cord on wood 40 x 68 x 18 in. Courtesy of OAS AMA | Art Museum of the Americas Collection © 2017 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris Escritura Hurtado reflects Jesús Rafael Soto’s sustained investigation into the dynamism of the grid and the dematerialization of form. Developed during his time in Paris, Soto’s practice explored repetition, vibration, light, and movement, seeking to extend painting into real space and to engage the viewer as an active participant. As the viewer moves, the forms in the work appear to shift, dissolve, and reconfigure, producing optical vibrations and perceptual ambiguity. The foreground elements dematerialize and rematerialize against the grid, activating a fourth dimension of time-space. Learn more about Escritura Hurtado (Hurtado Writing) (1975) through our digital partnership with Bloomberg Connects: /en-US/guide/internationalArtsArtists/tour/81925555-bdce-47b9-adec-1d9445648b54/item/9d84e69f-83cd-4b1f-99fd-19eeb9a78786 Visit the gallery Tuesday - Friday, 12PM-6PM and Saturday & Sunday, 12PM-5PM to view works from Modern Movements: Selections of Latin American and Caribbean Art from the Art Museum of the Americas in person (on view until May 31st). —— Hillyer is funded in part by @thedcarts , the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, the Galena Yorktown Foundation, the Mars Foundation, and the Jon and Mary Shirley Foundation. #latinamericanart #caribbeanart #artmuseumoftheamericas #jesúsrafaelsoto #paintings

🌞 Meet Chilean artist Paola Podesta at FAMA’s Member Event: Our May Coffee, Wine, and Tour on May 17! Get your ticket(s) today at the Eventbrite link in our Instagram bio at @friendsofama Sunday, May 17, 11 am-12:30 pm Art Museum of the Americas 201 18th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20006 ☕️ Enjoy brunch refreshments and brief remarks by Adriana Ospina, director of the Art Museum of the Americas (AMA) in the sun-filled loggia. 🖼️ Enjoy tours of two new exhibitions led by special guests: “The Skin of Discomfort” with Chilean artist Paola Podesta and “The Invisible Prison: Imprisoned Artists of the Americas” with OAS Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression Pedro Vaca Villarreal. The exhibition of colorful textile patchworks by Paola Podestá of Valparaíso, Chile, addresses issues like feminism, fracking, the depletion of natural resources, immigration, and mental health. She conveys a communal alignment with the OAS’s core objectives: human rights, sustainability, and social justice. “The Invisible Prison: Imprisoned Artists of the Americas” brings together artists who create from Cuban prisons. Its title alludes to the effect these prisons have on society as a whole, fostering fear of gathering, protesting, or even expressing dissent on social media. The OAS Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression monitors the state of artistic freedom of expression in the hemisphere and observes that reprisals against art persist. We are limited to 25 for this intimate event with special guests! If you or your guest are not already members of FAMA, you may join on Eventbrite in the ticket section at the link in our bio OR on our website @friendsama.org Your member donation goes directly to Friends of the Art Museum of the Americas (FAMA), a nonprofit membership organization that supports exhibitions and educational outreach programs of the Museum. Celebrating 50 Years | AMA | OAS Art Museum of the Americas #dcartscene #cubanart dcsundayfunday latinamericanart @pablozunigaferrer @alejandro.bilbaolavieja @misionchileoea @embachilebe @panchirock @podestart @amamuseum

FAMA Members: Get ready to sip, swirl, and explore at FAMA’s May Coffee, Wine, and Tour - a delightful experience for all your senses! Friends of the Art Museum of the Americas (FAMA) invite you to our Members-Only Event: Enjoy brunch refreshments and brief remarks by Deborah Ziska, president of FAMA, and Adriana Ospina, director of the Art Museum of the Americas (AMA) in the sun-filled loggia. This will be followed by tours of two new exhibitions: “The Skin of Discomfort” with Chilean artist Paola Podesta and “The Invisible Prison: Imprisoned Artists of the Americas” with OAS Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression Pedro Vaca Villarreal. We are limited to 25. If you or your guest are not already members of FAMA, you may join through FriendsAMA dot org. Support cultural diplomacy locally and throughout the Americas!

Montar también es crear. Este timelapse del montaje de Pánico en AMA-OAS recuerda algo clave: pensar el montaje desde el origen de la obra no solo facilita lo técnico, sino que potencia su presencia y sentido. Installation is also creation. This timelapse of Pánico at AMA-OAS is a reminder: considering installation from the very beginning not only streamlines the technical process, but elevates the work’s presence and meaning. Gracias al equipo de montaje del museo: Greg Svitil, Angela Maggi y Rafael Cruz ❤️ Y a Nuria y Adri, siempre cuidando cada detalle para que todo saliera perfecto. Video 🎥 @panchirock Thanks to the museum installation team: Greg Svitil, Angela Maggi, and Rafael Cruz ❤️ And to Nuria and Adri, always taking care of every detail to make everything run smoothly. Video 🎬 @panchirock #ArteContemporáneo #Montaje #Timelapse #ArteTextil #Instalación #ProcesoCreativo #BehindTheScenes #ContemporaryArt #ArtInstallation #

Sunday, May 31, 11am-1pm Art Museum of the Americas 201 18th St NW DC Join teaching artists Blas Goncalves-Borrega and Davide Prete for 3D printing and cartooning for another fun workshop, organized by Carolina Mayorga. No RSVP required. These free workshops are generously funded by DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and sponsored by Capitol Hill Arts Workshop and The Friends of the Art Museum of the Americas. Celebrating 50 Years | AMA | Art Museum of the Americas

Join FAMA’s May Coffee, Wine, and Tour on May 17! Get your ticket(s) today at the Eventbrite link in our Instagram bio at @friendsofama If you or your guest are not already members of FAMA, you may join on Eventbrite in the ticket section at the link in our bio OR on our website @friendsama.org We are limited to 25 for this intimate event with special guests! Sunday, May 17, 11 am-12:30 pm Art Museum of the Americas 201 18th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20006 🌞 Enjoy brunch refreshments and brief remarks by Adriana Ospina, director of the Art Museum of the Americas (AMA) in the sun-filled loggia. 🖼️ Enjoy tours of two new exhibitions led by special guests: “The Skin of Discomfort” with Chilean artist Paola Podesta and “The Invisible Prison: Imprisoned Artists of the Americas” with OAS Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression Pedro Vaca Villarreal. The exhibition of colorful textile patchworks by Paola Podestá of Valparaíso, Chile, addresses issues like feminism, fracking, the depletion of natural resources, immigration, and mental health. She conveys a communal alignment with the OAS’s core objectives: human rights, sustainability, and social justice. “The Invisible Prison: Imprisoned Artists of the Americas” brings together artists who create from Cuban prisons. Its title alludes to the effect these prisons have on society as a whole, fostering fear of gathering, protesting, or even expressing dissent on social media. The OAS Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression monitors the state of artistic freedom of expression in the hemisphere and observes that reprisals against art persist. Your member donation goes directly to Friends of the Art Museum of the Americas (FAMA), a nonprofit membership organization that supports exhibitions and educational outreach programs of the Museum. Celebrating 50 Years | AMA | OAS Art Museum of the Americas #dcartscene #cubanart #peruvianartist #dcsundayfunday latinamericanart @pablozunigaferrer @alejandro.bilbaolavieja @bunyan.maureen @peruintheusa @panamaoea @peruvianbrothers @beingperuvian @mision_espana_oea_ @andost80 @adrianaoospina @veilsofteeth

❤️ We love that so many art lovers are discovering the collection of the Art Museum of the Americas @iaahillyer ! 🌎 Don’t miss “Modern Movements: Selections of Latin American and Caribbean Art from the Art Museum of the Americas,” co-organized by International Arts & Artists and crafted in the OAS Art Museum of the Americas (AMA)! Please visit the gallery during their regular hours Tuesday - Friday, 12PM-6PM and Saturday & Sunday, 12PM-5PM to view the exhibition (on view until May 28th). Photos courtesy of @iaahillyer Supporting one of the world’s leading collections of modern and contemporary art of the Americas, the beating heart of cultural diplomacy of the Organization of American States, is why we exist! Become a Friend at the link in our bio @friendsofama ! Celebrating 50 Years | AMA| Art Museum of the Americas @washingtonianmag #latinamericanart #caribbeanart #dcarts #exhibitiontour @adrianaoospina @veilsofteeth @rafa_cruz_cruz @pablozunigaferrer @vidalesmarite @alejandro.bilbaolavieja @sandruli1971 @andost80

The Friends of the Art Museum of the Americas is pleased to support “The Invisible Prison: Imprisoned Artists in the Americas,” now on view @amamuseum . This display brings together artists that create from the inside of Cuban prisons. The title refers to the effect that these arrests have on all citizens, fomenting a fear of gathering, protesting, or even expressing discontent on social networks. The OAS AMA | Art Museum of the Americas and the OAS Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression present “The Invisible Prison: Imprisoned Artists in the Americas.” The Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression monitors the state of artistic freedom of expression in the hemisphere and observes that reprisals against art persist. El AMA de la OEA | Museo de Arte de las Américas y la Oficina del Relator Especial para la Libertad de Expresión de la OEA presentan La prisión invisible: Artistas presos en las Américas, en exhibición. La Oficina del Relator Especial para la Libertad de Expresión monitorea el estado de la libertad de expresión artística en el hemisferio y observa que persisten represalias contra el arte. Join @friendsofama to support cultural diplomacy throughout the Americas and network with fellow supporters through member activities! See the link in our bio @friendsofama to join us today! Location: 201 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006 Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:30am-1:00pm, 1:30pm-5:00pm Admission: Free #cuba #cubanartists #latinamericanart #dcarts #dcmuseums @adrianaoospina @veilsofteeth @pablozunigaferrer @sandruli1971 @andost80 @bunyan.maureen @lauraggils @oea_oficial @alejandro.bilbaolavieja @olgauherrera @greetmichele @mklagsbrun @yayograssi @fundacionenriquetabara @eobarrio

Sunday, May 31, 11am-1pm Art Museum of the Americas 201 18th St NW DC Join teaching artists Blas Goncalves-Borrega and Davide Prete for 3D printing and cartooning for another fun workshop, organized by Carolina Mayorga. No RSVP required. These free workshops are generously funded by DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and sponsored by Capitol Hill Arts Workshop and The Friends of the Art Museum of the Americas. Celebrating 50 Years | AMA | Art Museum of the Americas