Fashion in the Hispanic Society’s Collection of Illuminated Manuscripts: A Conversation with Amanda Wunder
Join us for a moderated conversation with Amanda Wunder, the curator of the exhibition Spanish Style: Fashion Illuminated, 1550-1700. Inspired by Spain’s imperial expansion, elite fashion in 16th and 17th century Spain underwent a profound transformation, producing opulent garments that radically reshaped the human body and projected an air of wealth and nobility. The talk will focus on the way Professor Wunder utilized the Hispanic Society’s tremendous collection of illuminated manuscripts to chart the development of elite style in early modern Spain.
The program begins with light refreshments, followed by the conversation and a viewing of the exhibition.
This conversation is presented in partnership with The Drawing Foundation and forms part of their programming for Drawings Week 2026.
The event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are required.
Fallas y Danzas Españolas with Sylvan Winds
The Sylvan Winds return to the Hispanic Society with flamenco dancer Eva Conti for an exciting program celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Manuel de Falla’s birth featuring music from El Amor Brujo and the Three-Cornered Hat. In addition, the program will feature performances of works by Albeniz, Granados, and Turina.
This program is supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
The fourth and final concert of Antonio Galera’s residency at the Hispanic Society, Cuadros de una Exposición, will take place in the Main Court of the Museum. The program continues a major theme of Antonio’s residency, which has featured both classical and contemporary music. This culminating event will feature works by Granados and Mussorgsky, as well as the world premiere of two solo piano pieces by Francisco Coll, commissioned by the Hispanic Society and Antonio Galera. The acclaimed Valencian composer has created two contrasting pieces inspired by Goya and Zurbarán, both represented in the museum’s collection.
Join West Harlem-based artist Jana Leo for an artmaking workshop and artist talk at the Hispanic Society Museum & Library based on her exhibition now on view at the Espacio de Culturas at NYU: Mom is Dead, But We Are Going to Heal Her.
Jana will share with participants her artistic process aimed at processing trauma and everyday current events. The workshop includes both drawing and writing.
Join us as Antonio Galera presents a performance inspired by musical references found in personal correspondence from the Hispanic Society Library archive. In addition to a range of classical music, the performance will feature readings from letters written by Joaquín Sorolla, Rubén Darío, Gabriela Mistral, Federico García Lorca, and more.
