Spanish Art in New York. Guide

María Dolores Jiménez Blanco and Cindy Mack. Foreword by Dore Ashton

ISBN: 978-84-609-2136-3

Year: 2004

Pages: 272

Illustrations: 230

Binding: in chrome cardboard

Size: 13 x 24.5 cm

Published by: Madrid, Association of Friends of the Hispanic Society of America

This book analyzes the notable presence of Spanish art and culture in New York, not with the intention of creating an exhaustive catalog, but rather to offer a critical view of the Spanish legacy in the city. Combining the practical approach of a guide with the analysis of an essay, the work is organized into three parts. The first studies the origins of American collecting of Spanish art and its influence on American art. The second part covers New York museums geographically, highlighting works by artists such as Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, Picasso, and Tàpies, present in institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the MoMA, as well as lesser-known pieces that reflect the evolution of Spanish culture. Prominent examples include the helmet attributed to Boabdil and a guitar by Andrés Segovia. Finally, the third part addresses the presence of works by Spanish artists in public spaces, contributing to the city's cultural landscape.