The Art of the Americas is an unassuming museum that showcases modern art from Latin American and Caribbean artists. The museum's prized possession is a floor-to-ceiling room made completely out of blue tile and wood, inspired by Aztec and Inca motifs.
A small sculpture garden outside the museum includes a statue of Xochipili, the Aztec god of flowers.
May 30, 2024
Monhegan, Maine
This remote museum highlights the island’s impressive creative legacy.
London, England
William Blake claimed to have painted this gothic masterpiece after encountering this nightmarish being in a vision.
Cervara di Roma, Italy
The second-highest village in Lazio has attracted artists for 400 years and is now a spectacular open-air art gallery.
Saint-Denis, France
This hidden workshop is filled with molds of France's most iconic sculptures.
Washington, D.C.
The institution is sitting on a goldmine of 21,000 paints, varnishes, pigments, and primers preserved for posterity.
Washington, D.C.
The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.
Atlanta, Georgia
This 19th century cotton-gin factory has been repurposed into an artist space and cultural center, complete with goats.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
This century-old museum showcases New Mexico’s history through arts and crafts.
