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Highlights from The Mexican Museum Colonial CollectionHighlights from The Mexican Museum Colonial CollectionFebruary 19 — May 20, 2016Guest Curator: Teresa Jiménez-MillasCuratorial Consultants: Adriana Lopez, Jennifer PerryArt of New Spain: Highlights from The Mexican Museum Colonial Collection offers a snapshot of Colonial art in The Mexican Museum’s permanent collection. The selected works highlight three major themes which are “The Monastic Orders”, “The Retablo”, and “Techniques”. The exhibition will include paintings, sculptures, and a built-in retablo. All artworks were selected from The Mexican Museum’s rich permanent collection and include a recent bequest from David and Thea Ramsey in honor of Lucille B. Eisenbach. The exhibition and related programs will explore the ways in which Spain impacted Mexico’s artistic culture during the Colonial period. The exhibition will encourage visitors to consider the role of the monastic orders as spiritual leaders during the Colonial period and the ways in which they used art to instruct the public.Members’ Opening Reception ThursdayFebruary 18, 20166:00 — 8:00 p.m.

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24.01.3086 - 24.03.3086
Mexican and Latino Art Museum | San Francisco | In Association With The Smithsonian Institution - Th
Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., Building D
San Francisco

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Art of New Spain Mexican and Latino Art Museum | San Francisco | In Association With The Smithsonian Institution - Th Main address: Mexican and Latino Art Museum | San Francisco | In Association With The Smithsonian Institution - Th Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., Building D CA 94123 San Francisco, United states Mexican and Latino Art Museum | San Francisco | In Association With The Smithsonian Institution - Th Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., Building D CA 94123 San Francisco, United states Highlights from The Mexican Museum Colonial CollectionHighlights from The Mexican Museum Colonial CollectionFebruary 19 — May 20, 2016Guest Curator: Teresa Jiménez-MillasCuratorial Consultants: Adriana Lopez, Jennifer PerryArt of New Spain: Highlights from The Mexican Museum Colonial Collection offers a snapshot of Colonial art in The Mexican Museum’s permanent collection. The selected works highlight three major themes which are “The Monastic Orders”, “The Retablo”, and “Techniques”. The exhibition will include paintings, sculptures, and a built-in retablo. All artworks were selected from The Mexican Museum’s rich permanent collection and include a recent bequest from David and Thea Ramsey in honor of Lucille B. Eisenbach. The exhibition and related programs will explore the ways in which Spain impacted Mexico’s artistic culture during the Colonial period. The exhibition will encourage visitors to consider the role of the monastic orders as spiritual leaders during the Colonial period and the ways in which they used art to instruct the public.Members’ Opening Reception ThursdayFebruary 18, 20166:00 — 8:00 p.m. Book tickets