NEW YORK, NY.- Gabriel Pérez-Barreiro, Director of the Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros (CPPC) announce the appointment of Sofía Hernández Chong Cuy as Curator of Contemporary Art. Starting in January 2011, she will join the CPPC’s team at its New York headquarters where she will be responsible for collection growth, exhibitions, grants, and other projects related to the institution’s mission to enhance appreciation of the diversity, sophistication, and range of art from Latin America. According to Mr. Pérez-Barreiro,“The addition of Sofia Hernández to the CPPC marks an important moment in our commitment to contemporary Latin American art. She brings a deep understanding of global contemporary art and extensive experience in working closely with artists.” Sofia Hernández Chong Cuy comes to the CPPC from the Museo Tamayo in Mexico City where she was Director since 2009. Originally from Mexico,