This section of the book features excerpts from historical travel accounts of the colonial period, texts from Baroque and Neo-baroque poets and writers in Latin America and recent theories on the legacy of the baroque in postmodern and contemporary culture. Press packets and visual materials are available upon request. Tours are provided for groups of ten to sixty people and last approximately one hour. Groups with special needs are welcome. Please call at least two weeks in advance so a tour can be tailored for your group.
Tours are free of charge.
A docent-led tour is available every Saturday at 2 pm. This tour does not require prior arrangements. It is offered for museum visitors seeking insight into the current exhibition and is free and open to the public. To open this intriguing exhibition the Modern will host a special panel discussion featuring artists represented in Ultrabaroque . The panelists will explore the premise of the show, share insights into post-Latin American art, and discuss how the baroque relates to their own work.