El Museo del Barrio

Didn't make it to our 'Talk of the Town': Dialogue with Artists-in-Residence and the Community? Watch the event from home! This talk brought together artists and community members to celebrate their shared experiences as migrants and speakers of indigenous and endangered languages in NYC - it was a great opportunity to discuss the results of the 'Talk of the Town Artist-in-Residence' organized by El Museo del Barrio and the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs! https://bit.ly/414OAkV

'Flow States - LA TRIENAL 2024' was featured as one of the six shows to see in NYC this November 🎨 Here's what Valentina Di Liscia recommends to pay close attention to when you visit: "I recommend spending a generous amount of time with the collages of South Florida-born artist Kathia St. Hilaire, who meticulously layers charged signifiers such as Chiquita banana stickers and skin-lightening cream to build up compositions that glisten like Haitian Vodou flags." - Valentina Di Liscia Read the full piece - https://lnkd.in/gUVw3nth

Spotted in the The New Yorker 🔎 #LaTrienal2024 "The unique history of El Museo has allowed it to be at the vanguard of what is now more widely accepted as the purpose of museums."

We hosted an engaging panel discussion with the brilliant curators behind ‘Flow States - LA TRIENAL 2024,’ our newest exhibition! El Museo’s Rodrigo Moura and Susanna V. Temkin were joined by Guest Curator María Elena Ortiz and moderator Marina Reyes Franco to discuss the thematic and conceptual foundations of the exhibition. Watch the full panel discussion - https://lnkd.in/eDSWnT3w

“When Latinx artists are visible, their stories, perspectives, & creative expressions challenge stereotypes & contribute to a more inclusive & accurate portrayal of society.” On the blog: We spoke with Patrick Charpenel, El Museo del Barrio's executive director, about the organization’s dedication to expanding its reach within diverse communities, a snapshot of the themes and artwork featured in the exhibition Flow States–La Trienal, and the importance of Latinx artwork being featured in museums. Get the story: https://lnkd.in/e8qeQgXn

We are thrilled to share that our Executive Director, Patrick Charpenel, has been named one of the 2024 Arts & Culture Power 100 by City & State! This inaugural list recognizes key figures from fine arts institutions, museums, historical sites, performance spaces, and other cultural attractions across New York. Congratulations to all the leaders being honored for their role in elevating the arts in New York! https://bit.ly/3zQBdJB

During this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, we are celebrating the history of #ElMuseodelBarrio and the diverse and vibrant Hispanic and Latinx culture in NYC. Meet Martha, one of our amazing security team members, sharing how El Museo has shaped her life and the El Barrio community.

Artist Talk | Enrique Chagoya in conversation with Susanna V. Temkin Visit Print Center New York on Saturday, September 14 from 5pm-6:30pm to hear a public conversation between esteemed artist Enrique Chagoya and our Curator Susanna V. Temkin! The discussion will be focused on the threads of art-historical appropriation present in Chagoya’s work, while underscoring the importance of printmaking to his practice. Learn more and RSVP - https://bit.ly/47wFPB9

See something familiar while reading your morning news? ☕ 📰 'Flow States - La Trienal' was featured as one of the '10 Most Anticipated Art Shows this Season' in The New York Times! "The emphasis will be less on places of origin than on movements among them, as embodied by the work of 33 artists who are largely from the United States, including Puerto Rico, but who bring influences from Asian, European and Indigenous sources wherever they go." - Holland Cotter Read the full piece here - https://nyti.ms/4ggoWys

#JobOpportunity Alert! Are you an innovator in terms of fundraising and community engagement with a passion for art? Do you want to work for the nation's leading Latino and Latin American cultural institution? Apply to our Development Assistant position here - https://bit.ly/4e2dNzt