Juan de Pareja
Afro-Hispanic painter, around 1608-70
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How New York's Hispanic Society is reinventing itself
As the Hispanic Society Museum & Library reopens after a six-year renovation—and two-month strike—its leaders are re-imagining its founder's legacy
The Week in Artpodcast
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Hosted by Ben Luke. With guest speaker Melanie Gerlis. Produced by David. Clack, Aimee Dawson and Julia Michalska
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Exhibitionspreview
The story of Juan de Pareja: from Diego Velázquez’s slave to distinguished artist
Although the artist is best known as the subject of a portrait by his master, a new show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York will shine a light on his life and career