Baltimore's Walters Art Museum opens permanent Latin American exhibit

The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore will open its first permanent Latin American art exhibit on May 17. Titled “Latin American Art/Arte Latinoamericano,” it will feature over 200 artworks from 40 cultures spanning 4,000 years. This exhibit will be the largest public display of Latin American art in the Baltimore area, surpassing the limited offerings at the Baltimore Museum of Art. It aims to reflect the city's growing Latino population, which increased by 77% in the last decade. The exhibit will include both historical and contemporary works, with some pieces by local artists. It will also provide information in Spanish for the first time, enhancing accessibility for a broader audience. A free public festival will celebrate the opening.