Curated by Adriana Ospina

April 4–May 31, 2026

The exhibition celebrates work produced between 1940–1996 by well-known figures who pushed artistic boundaries to produce a pan-American visual language and spotlights avant-garde artists who defined foundational movements like surrealism and geometric abstraction. Featuring artists such as Roberto Matta (Chile), Sarah Grilo (Argentina), Manabu Mabe (Brazil), and Jesús Rafael Soto (Venezuela), the exhibition charts the cultural exchanges and creative tensions fostered by Latin American artists, whose experimentations with form, color, and movement created powerful dialogues within and beyond their respective countries.

Modern Movements presents a selection of 17 works drawn from a larger traveling exhibition, which IA&A will tour nationally and internationally from 2027 to 2031. The exhibition at Hillyer offers visitors a sneak peek of the exciting collaboration between IA&A and AMA | OAS. It also marks IA&A’s commitment to presenting the world-renowned artworks from its traveling exhibitions to our local Washington, DC community. In addition to the exhibition, there will be a series of public events in which specialists are invited to discuss the art historical, political, and social significance of the AMA collection.

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Free to the public (a donation of $10 is suggested)

Saturday, April 11, 2026, 12 to 5 pm

As part of our new digital integration strategy, visitors are invited to learn more about the Modern Movements exhibitions by using Bloomberg Connects, a mobile experience that enhances your understanding of the exhibition and individual works of art on view. Please remember to bring your mobile phone.

Bloomberg Connects

In preparation of your visit, download Bloomberg Connects in the Apple App Store or in the Google Play Store. The app can be used to scan QR codes on each label for detailed information about the works of art on view.

Tuesday, April 14, 9 am to 2:30 pm

Join International Arts & Artists (IA&A) and Art Museum of the Americas (AMA) for Modern Movements Symposium—a convening of emerging scholars exploring the transnational exchanges, cultural diplomacy, and artistic innovations that shaped Latin American and Caribbean modern and contemporary art. This symposium accompanies the DC-based exhibition Modern Movements: Selections of Latin American and Caribbean Art from the Art Museum of the Americas(April 4 through May 31, 2026) on view at IA&A at Hillyer in Washington, DC. Visit our website to learn more.

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Thursday, April 16, 6:15 pm

Organized in collaboration with the Art Museum of the Americas, Hillyer will host a conversation with Adriana Ospina, Director of the Art Museum of the Americas, and Dr. Katie Larson, Vice President of International Arts and Artists (IA&A). Both speakers will discuss topics related to the special exhibition Modern Movement: Selections of Latin American and Caribbean Art from Art Museum of the Americas.

Free to the public (suggested donation of $10)