Christina L. De León’s research interests lie in the material culture and decorative arts of the Americas, specifically the impact of international modernist principals on the creation of a regional visual vocabulary during the post-war era. She is also fascinated by the pioneering role of women, who were crucial in the establishment and reception of a modern aesthetic and lifestyle throughout the Americas. From 2010-2016 she was Associate Curator at Americas Society where she worked on modern and contemporary art exhibitions and publications. She co-curated the shows For Rent: Marc Latamie (2012), Cristóbal Lehyt: Iris Sheets (2013), and Told and Untold: The Photo Stories of Kati Horna in the Illustrated Press (2016). De León contributed to the catalogue Moderno: Design for Living in Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela 1940-1978 and has written articles for the periodical Review and Americas Quarterly. She held previous positions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cloisters Museum and Gardens.