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The Hispanic Society Announces the Launch of a Poetry Center

Posted May 24, 2026

We are delighted to announce the launch of The Hispanic Society Poetry Center. Supported by a grant from the Corda Foundation, this new initiative will deepen the Hispanic Society’s dedication to preserving the literature and culture of the Hispanic and Lusophone worlds though public programming, innovative digital projects, and advanced research.

A core function of the Poetry Center will be to house the archive of Chilean poet David Rosenmann-Taub (1927-2023), a prolific author, composer, pianist, and draftsman. Poet and scholar Ezequiel Zaidenwerg (pictured above) has been appointed as Head of the Poetry Center, the first endowed position at the Hispanic Society.

The Poetry Center continues the legacy of Hispanic Society founder Archer Huntington, who was an avid book collector and translator, as well as an author of original poetry. The Center’s programming is supported by the Amigos of the Library, the Hispanic Society’s dedicated membership and patron community that supports the care of its collections and the expansion of public programs. Stay tuned for news about upcoming projects and programs hosted by the Poetry Center.

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