by The National Hispanic Cultural Center in the historic Barelas community of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is dedicated to Hispanic culture, arts, and humanities. I stopped in to check out the three galleries in their Art Museum.
The permanent collection included works of many styles and from various periods. I was especially drawn to these two paintings.
Vibrant graffiti and murals burst from New Mexico to Northern Mexico in “Convergence x Crossroads: Street Art from the Southwest.”
This exhibition spotlights Chicano/a/x, Latino/a/x, Indigenous, and Native American street artists shaping the Southwest’s visual landscape.
Their diverse styles ignite conversations about street art’s cultural impact. From urban alleys to desert walls, these creations reveal a unique artistic fusion.
Ingenious scenes across five states and Northern Mexico capture the region’s dynamic spirit.
Street art here serves as both expression and cultural crossroads, defining the Southwest’s creative heartbeat.
The cover photo is A Slice of American Pie by Luis Tapia.
The “Paño Connections – Corazón Knows No Bounds” exhibit was organized by artist and guest curator Eric “Christo” Martinez. This exhibit explores artworks inspired by paños (drawings on handkerchiefs done in pen, materials which are commonly available to inmates) and other artworks created by incarcerated artists. The exhibit included a fascinating collection of work by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated artists.
Very interesting post! I especially liked the drawings on handkerchiefs… amazing!