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The article reports on the sales generated by Christie's on its auction of Latin American art works in New York City. These include Diego Rivera's "Vendedora de flores" bringing $2.9 million, the art work considered to have generated the highest payment in the auction, David Alfaro Siqueiro's mural "Retrato de Mexico de Hoy" for $750,000, and Fernando Botero's "Los Amantes" for $440,000. It was found that the art works of Wilfredo Lam, Rufino Tamayo, and Botero have gained lower payments. It reveals that the total art works sold in the auction amounted to $9,785,105.

The author reflects on the changes in the publication "Latin American Art" in the U.S. He states that one change is the renaming of the publication which is intended to reflect a non-categorical title. He adds that changes in staff will also occur. He points out that despite of the changes, readers can still expect to find page after page of beautifully illustrated articles, news, and reviews emphasizing Latin American, Chicano, and Hispanic artists.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one by K. Mitchell on the art of Chilean Mario Murúa and another by Dr. Carol Damian on the painter-sculptor Edouard Duval-Carrié.

The article discusses various art topics published within the issue, including the works of the gifted sculptor Maria Brito with her "The Traveler: Homage to B. G." and the artistic works of the Chicana photographic artist Laura Aguilar.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including the works of Cuban artists by Juan Martinez and another by Barbara von Barghahn on the works of 18th century Bolivian creole Leonardo Flores.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published in previous issues, including the works of Dominican painter Tito Cánepa, the claims of originality and creativity of artists in Mexico, and the magical symbols and painful reminders of the cruelties inflicted by the Old World upon the New.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one by K. K. Kozik on the keen draftmanship and art of Julio Larraz and another by Chiori Santiago on Robert Marcus' profile.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus, the lack of recognition of Brazilian artists, and the career of Argentinean artist Perez Celis.

The article reports on the auction sale of the pre-Columbian art by Sotheby's. The art sale has featured various fine works including the Mayan stucco head of dignity, which earned the highest lot, followed by the "Mayan urn" and the "Olmec serpenstine mask." Most of the artworks have been sold to American and European collectors. Some of the showcased works include Ameca style "Jalisco ceramic couple," "Veracruz ceramic seated figure," "Mayan effigy incensario," "Chimo wood mirror handle" and "Honduran alabaster bowl."

The article highlights the auction sale of the Latin American art by Christie's Inc. and Sotheby's. Christie's art sale, which features the works of artists Diego Rivera, Leonora Carrington and Frida Kahlo, has gained a high total sales signifying the solid market and upward trend of the art industry. Sotheby's sale also presented the "Mujer con Alcatraces," the most important work of Rivera that earned the highest sale during the auction and followed by artists Rufino Tamayo and Francisco Toledo.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one by José María Velasco on Cuzco colonial paintings and another which tackles the life and works of Argentinean artist Pédro Celis.

The article profiles American sculptor Luis Jimenez. Jimenez's career in the field of art started at the age of six through the inspiration of his father who was a neon artist. He studied architecture at the University of Texas in El Paso and Austin and took a master's degree in art in 1964. He focused in the creation of fiberglass sculptures from 1966-1961 and was the recipient of the Hassan Fund Purchase Award in 1977. The artist has also organized several solo exhibitions in different galleries from 1977-1992. His works of art include the "Honky Tonk," "Sodbuster," and "Southwest Pieta."

The article focuses on the sale of Diego Rivera's 1942 oil painting "Vendedora de flores" at the Christie's gallery in New York in November 1991. It states that the art work comprises one of the Latin American art collections of George Belcher. It reveals that the painting was purchased by Bernard Collins from the painter for $900 and after Collins' death was sold by his widow to the Maxwell Gallery for $600,000. On the other hand, the gallery decided to sell the painting to Belcher for $800,000 where he kept it for one to two years. In November, Belcher approached Christie's to include the art work in its auction and requested for its sale of $1.8-2.2 million.