COLLECTING
LATIN AMERICAN ART
Latin American art refers to the diverse artistic traditions, styles, and influences
originating from the countries of Central America, South America, Mexico, and the
Caribbean. It reflects the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous, European (primarily
Spanish and Portuguese), African, and later global influences. Latin American art
continues to evolve, blending historical influences with contemporary global trends.
This online art resource provides information for those interested in collecting Latin
American art. It relates to artists based in Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican
Republic, Cuba, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Latin American art
spans a wide spectrum, from traditional to contemporary styles. While we do not aim to
cover its full scope, this resource serves as a starting point for exploration.
Below, you'll find a list of galleries and dealers specializing in Latin American art.
These experts offer exceptional artworks for sale and bring extensive knowledge to the
field. Further down the page, you'll also discover additional resources, including
museums dedicated to Latin American art and other online references to deepen your
understanding.
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Blogs
GALLERIES SPECIALIZING IN LATIN AMERICAN ART
Here's a selection of well-informed art galleries.
THOMAS NICKLES PROJECT
Opened in Summer 2020 on Orchard Street in New York City's Lower East Side with a
program consisting of emerging and underrepresented artists living in Cuba and abroad.
Hours: 11-6pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. On the third Thursday of the month the gallery
is open until 8pm. Location: 47 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002, telephone:
917-667-5016, website:
https://www.thomasnickles.com/
Aldo Castillo Gallery
- Naples and Estero, FL
The Americas Collection
- Coral Gables, FL
Cecilia de Torres, Ltd.
- New York, NY
Couturier Gallery
- Los Angeles, CA
Durban Segnini Gallery
- Miami, FL
Gary Nader Art Centre
- Miami, FL
Inverarte Art Gallery
- San Antonio, TX
Latin American Masters
- Santa Monica, CA
Leon Tovar Gallery
- New York, NY
Mary-Anne Martin Fine Art
- New York, NY
MÍRAME Fine Art
- Costa Rica
MLA Gallery
- Los Angeles, CA
Nohra Haime Gallery
- New York, NY
Pan American Art Projects
- Miami and Dallas
Ruiz-Healy Art
- San Antonio, TX and New York, NY
Virginia Miller Galleries
- Coral Gables, FL
Galleries located in Latin American countries
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LATIN AMERICAN ART FAIRS
PINTA Miami
December 2025
Miami, FL
https://www.pinta.art/
Interesting programing from an art fair that specializes in Latin American Art.
Virtual gallery tours, artworks presented nicely and some YouTube videos and Pop-Up
exhibitions.
Wonderful opportunity to see artworks from outside the United States.
Other Latin American Art Fairs
ARCO Madrid
- Madrid, Spain
arteBA
- Buenos Aires
Zsona Maco Mexico Arte Contemporaneo
- Mexico City
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ARTICLES ABOUT LATIN AMERICAN ART
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Artist of the Mexican Heritage - What Does It Mean to Belong to This Elite?
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Latin American Art: beyond the fairs, galleries and stereotypes. Everton Barreiro
talks with Luisa Strina.
MUSEUMS SPECIALIZING IN LATIN AMERICAN ART
El Museo del Barrio
- New York, NY
Museo de las Americas
- Denver, CO
Museum of Latin American Art
- Long Beach, CA
National Museum of Mexican Art
- Chicago, IL
San Antonio Museum of Art - Latin American Art
- San Antonio, TX
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture
- Riverside, CA
The Blanton Museum of Art
– Austin, TX
The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
- Miami, FL
Art Museum of the Americas
- Washington, DC
BOOKS ON LATIN AMERICAN ART
For the most recent books check with a local bookstores or one of the
ART BOOKSTORES
around the country.
POWELL'S BOOKS
in Portland, OR is a very good source for new and used art books. Your local library can
also be used as a resource for research and discovering art books.
MAGAZINES ABOUT ART IN LATIN AMERICA
Arte Al Dia
ArtNexus
LATIN AMERICAN ART ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES
JSTOR
Association for Latin American Art
Jacqueline Barnitz, Art and Art History Department
Manuel R. Bustamente Photograph Collection
The Mexican Cultural Institute of New York
The Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros
- Miami
MACLA
- Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana - San Jose, CA
LATIN AMERICAN ART BLOGS AND ONLINE NEWS
Curatoria Forense
Latin American Art
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