Threaded Roots
August 29, 2020
Threaded Roots delves in to the history of textiles and its cultural value in Hispanic societies with an emphasis on Mexican textiles and production. Learn about the meanings, techniques and symbolism used during pre-Hispanic periods and how this valuable art has evolved and prevailed through time.
Exhibition curated by Lisa Moreno.
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Mexican and Latin American Folk Art
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Virtual Exhibits
Processing By Christopher Fitzgerald
Visit the virtual exhibition Processing. Christopher Miñán Fitzgerald translates intimate watercolors into large-scale paintings to explore our human capacity for hope in the face of incomprehensible tragedy.
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Santas: The Feminine Divine
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Natural Essence
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