Treasures of Mexico in Kansas City Opens May 4 at Mexican Consulate

Kansas City, MO April 18, 2012 –– Treasures of Mexico in Kansas City, an intimate exhibition of 30 works from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art collection, opens May 4 at 6 p.m. at the Consulate of Mexico, 1617 Baltimore Ave. in Kansas City, MO. The paintings, lithographs and drawings on loan from the Nelson-Atkins American and photography collections celebrate some of Mexico’s most recognized artists from the 20th century, and they are being shown for the first time together in Kansas City. “We are thrilled to be part of this exhibition, which is the result of dynamic leadership from the Mexican Consulate,” said Julián Zugazagoitia, the Menefee D. and Mary Louise Blackwell Director & CEO of the Nelson-Atkins. “This further deepens the relationship between the Nelson-Atkins and the Consulate, and we plan many projects together in service to the Mexican, Hispanic and Latin American communities in Kansas City.” Treasures of Mexico in Kansas City is a project that originated with Jacob Prado, Consul of Mexico in Kansas City, and Alejandro Siquieros, Coordinator of Economic and Cultural Affairs. The exhibition Treasures of Mexico in Kansas City opens May 4th with an Open House from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Consulate of Mexico (1617 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108). It will run through July 8, 2012. Visiting hours are Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.