Off the Wall: Women in Latin American Art
Discover how women have been portrayed across Latin American art—from sacred images and maternal figures to symbols of beauty, sensuality, and cultural identity. This tour explores how artists have used the female image to reflect or challenge norms, and convey social, political, and spiritual messages.
Off the Wall is a curated tour series that explores special topics across SAMA’s collections. Each session is developed and facilitated by passionate docents who can’t wait to share the stories behind SAMA’s most captivating artworks and hidden gems.
In order to ensure an optimal experience, Off the Wall tours are limited to 25 participants. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in at the front desk to secure your place on the tour.
San Antonio Museum of Art (great_hall)Great Hall
Ticket Price: Free with Museum admission
Ticket Price Members: Free
Discover how women have been portrayed across Latin American art—from sacred images and maternal figures to symbols of beauty, sensuality, and cultural identity. This tour explores how artists have used the female image to reflect or challenge norms, and convey social, political, and spiritual messages.
Off the Wall is a curated tour series that explores special topics across SAMA’s collections. Each session is developed and facilitated by passionate docents who can’t wait to share the stories behind SAMA’s most captivating artworks and hidden gems.
In order to ensure an optimal experience, Off the Wall tours are limited to 25 participants. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in at the front desk to secure your place on the tour.
Roberto Montenegro (Mexican, 1887–1968), People from Tehuantepec, 1932, oil on canvas, 128 x 103 3/8 in. (325.1 x 262.6 cm), San Antonio Museum of Art, purchased with funds provided by the Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation, 98.13. © Roberto Montenegro.
