Christina L. De León’s research interests lie in the material culture and decorative arts of the Americas, specifically the impact of international modernist principles on the creation of a regional visual vocabulary during the postwar 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 2010–16 she was associate curator at Americas Society where she worked on modern and contemporary art exhibitions and publications. She cocurated 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 Americas Quarterly. She held previous positions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cloisters Museum and Gardens.