Smithsonian collections in our museums reflect the rich diversity of Latino art and artists. The Smithsonian American Art Museum's growing Latinx art collection represents the rich contributions of Latinos to our country from the colonial period to the present with artworks that range from colonial religious works and woven textiles to abstract expressionist paintings and contemporary installations. Artists featured in the collection reflect the diversity of Latino communities in the United States, including artists of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Dominican descent, as well as other Latin American groups with deep roots in the United States. The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery is home to portraits of distinguished Latino Americans from all walks of life.
While you explore, enjoy listening to Tradiciones: Latino Music from Smithsonian Folkways.