El Museo del Barrio

04/21/2021

#LATRIENAL Join Justin Favela, Yvette Mayorga, and Dionis Ortiz for the first in a series of conversations that bring together participating artists from ESTAMOS BIEN – LA TRIENAL 20/21 . Moderated by Curator Susanna V. Temkin, the artists will discuss how their practices engage, subvert, and build upon legacies of craft, decorative arts, and other vernacular languages. Addressing Mayorga’s pasteleria-influenced paintings, Favela’s piñata murals, and Ortiz’s large-scale sculptural installations repurposing flooring materials, the conversation will address notions of labor, gender, and domesticity in their works on view at El Museo.
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INFO: Wednesday, April 28th from 6-7pm. To RSVP, visit elmuseo.org | 📸 Installation view of "ESTAMOS BIEN – LA TRIENAL 20/21" at El Museo del Barrio, New York. Curated by Rodrigo Moura, Susanna V. Temkin, and Elia Alba. On view from March 13 – September 26, 2021. Justin Favela. Estampas de Popul Vuh, After Carlos Mérida, 2021. Photographer: Martin Seck. Courtesy of El Museo del Barrio #elmuseontucasa #elmuseo #estamosbien #latrienal #latinx

#LATRIENAL Join Justin Favela, Yvette Mayorga, and Dionis Ortiz for the first in a series of conversations that bring together participating artists from ESTAMOS BIEN – LA TRIENAL 20/21 . Moderated by Curator Susanna V. Temkin, the artists will discuss how their practices engage, subvert, and build upon legacies of craft, decorative arts, and other vernacular languages. Addressing Mayorga’s pasteleria-influenced paintings, Favela’s piñata murals, and Ortiz’s large-scale sculptural installations repurposing flooring materials, the conversation will address notions of labor, gender, and domesticity in their works on view at El Museo.
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INFO: Wednesday, April 28th from 6-7pm. To RSVP, visit elmuseo.org | 📸 Installation view of "ESTAMOS BIEN – LA TRIENAL 20/21" at El Museo del Barrio, New York. Curated by Rodrigo Moura, Susanna V. Temkin, and Elia Alba. On view from March 13 – September 26, 2021. Justin Favela. Estampas de Popul Vuh, After Carlos Mérida, 2021. Photographer: Martin Seck. Courtesy of El Museo del Barrio #elmuseontucasa #elmuseo #estamosbien #latrienal #latinx

04/21/2021

Today we witnessed accountability. Far from addressing systemic racism in this country that has taken the form of violence against the Black community, Derek Chauvin's conviction for the murder of George Floyd serves as a reminder of the work that must be done. As a community museum born in the era of the Civil Rights Movement, El Museo del Barrio is committed to forging a path towards true racial justice, in solidarity with the Black community. As we continue this work, we must continue to say their names: George Floyd, Eric Garner, Sandra Bland, Trayvon Martin, Ahmaud Arbery, and most recently Daunte Wright, and Adam Toledo.

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El día de hoy fuimos testigos de un rendimiento de responsabilidad. La condena de Derek Chauvin por el as*****to de George Floyd nos recuerda de la importante labor de erradicar el racismo sistémico. Fundado en la era del Movimiento de los Derechos Civiles, El Museo del Barrio esta comprometido a abrir un camino que nos conduzca a la verdadera justicia racial. Mientras continuamos en esta lucha, recordamos los nombres: George Floyd, Eric Garner, Sandra Bland, Trayvon Martin, Ahmaud Arbery, y recientemente Daunte Wright, y Adam Toledo.

Today we witnessed accountability. Far from addressing systemic racism in this country that has taken the form of violence against the Black community, Derek Chauvin's conviction for the murder of George Floyd serves as a reminder of the work that must be done. As a community museum born in the era of the Civil Rights Movement, El Museo del Barrio is committed to forging a path towards true racial justice, in solidarity with the Black community. As we continue this work, we must continue to say their names: George Floyd, Eric Garner, Sandra Bland, Trayvon Martin, Ahmaud Arbery, and most recently Daunte Wright, and Adam Toledo.

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El día de hoy fuimos testigos de un rendimiento de responsabilidad. La condena de Derek Chauvin por el as*****to de George Floyd nos recuerda de la importante labor de erradicar el racismo sistémico. Fundado en la era del Movimiento de los Derechos Civiles, El Museo del Barrio esta comprometido a abrir un camino que nos conduzca a la verdadera justicia racial. Mientras continuamos en esta lucha, recordamos los nombres: George Floyd, Eric Garner, Sandra Bland, Trayvon Martin, Ahmaud Arbery, y recientemente Daunte Wright, y Adam Toledo.

04/20/2021

Explore Taller Boricua: A Political Printshop in New York ONLINE! Visit, elmuseo.org/taller-boricua/
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🎨 Rafael Tufiño, Cruz #2 (Cross #2), c.1970, Collection of Nitza Tufiño #elmuseoentucasa #elmuseo #TallerBoricua #PuertoRico #virtualtours #nuyorican

Explore Taller Boricua: A Political Printshop in New York ONLINE! Visit, elmuseo.org/taller-boricua/
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🎨 Rafael Tufiño, Cruz #2 (Cross #2), c.1970, Collection of Nitza Tufiño #elmuseoentucasa #elmuseo #TallerBoricua #PuertoRico #virtualtours #nuyorican

04/19/2021

TOMORROW! Join us for Coquí Club, El Museo live interactive bilingual program for our tiniest (ages 1-5) visitors, into your casita! In this upcoming session, we kick-off our Earth Day Celebration with a look at artist Sandy Rodriguez’s @studio.sandyrodriguez work from El Museo’s on view exhibition ESTAMOS BIEN – LA TRIENAL 20/21. We will also be reading Animal Poems of the Iguazu by Francisco X. Alarcón, featuring lyrical poems about the various animals that live along the Iguazú Falls in South America. Be sure to bring your Coquí crowns and get ready to have fun!
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INFO: Tuesday, April 20th from 11am - 11:45am. To RSVP, visit elmuseo.org/cc-apr-20/ | 📽️ Coqui Club session from March 2021 (for full version visit our YouTube channel at elmuseodelbarriony) #elmuseoentucasa #elmuseo #CoquíClub #virtualkidsevents #education #estamosbien #latrienal #earthday

04/16/2021

In honor of National Poetry Month, we bring to you this powerful piece entitled, "Calling Cards" by poet, Sonia Guiñansaca.
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For more, please check out humanizandoladeportacion.ucdavis.edu/en/ and soniaguinansaca.com | 📹 Courtesy of Sonia Guiñansaca in collaboration with Humanizando La Deportación #elmuseo #SoniaGuiñansaca #nationalpoetrymonth #migrant

04/15/2021

#TBT Around the Block with Carlos Jesus Martinez Dominguez

#ELBARRIO East Harlem also fondly known as El Barrio is not only the home of El Museo del Barrio but also an iconic New York City enclave rich with history, sites, and sounds! In this video, museum educator, Carlos Jesus Martinez Dominguez shares with us the history of the Young Lords Party in the neighborhood and their long-standing legacy.
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INFO: To learn more about El Barrio, visit elmuseo.org/el-barrio/ | 🎥 courtesy of Davidston Jeffers #elmuseoentucasa #elmuseo #elbarrio #aroundtheblock #younglords #HiriamMirastany #PuertoRico

04/14/2021

#LATRIENAL We invite you to explore ESTAMOS BIEN - LA TRIENAL 20/21 El Museo del Barrio's first national large-scale survey of contemporary Latinx art featuring the works of more than 40 Latinx artists from across the United States and Puerto Rico. Don't miss out!
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INFO: Las Galerías are open Saturday and Sundays from 11am - 5pm. Reserve your timed tickets TODAY! Visit elmuseo.org | 🎥 Courtrsy of Oresti Tsonopoulos #elmuseo #estamosbien #latrienal #arte #latinxart

04/13/2021

Join our efforts to preserve and present Latinx art and culture by making a gift today! Your contribution will help us champion the innovative and diverse work of Latinx artists, portrays the complexities of the Latino experiences, and showcase El Museo's dynamic bilingual education and public programs, including El Museo en tu Casa, to visitors of all backgrounds. Visit, elmuseo.org
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📸 Courtesy of Michael Palma #elmuseoentucasa #elmuseo #elmuseofund #donate

Join our efforts to preserve and present Latinx art and culture by making a gift today! Your contribution will help us champion the innovative and diverse work of Latinx artists, portrays the complexities of the Latino experiences, and showcase El Museo's dynamic bilingual education and public programs, including El Museo en tu Casa, to visitors of all backgrounds. Visit, elmuseo.org
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📸 Courtesy of Michael Palma #elmuseoentucasa #elmuseo #elmuseofund #donate

04/12/2021

#LATIENDA We are delighted to announce the debut of La Tienda ONLINE! Explore our new online shop offering a growing selection of hand-picked art-inspired items honoring El Museo's Permanent Collection, exhibitions, as well as Latinx heritage and cultural celebrations. Get gifts for family, friends, y más! Visit elmuseo.org/la-Tienda
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📽️ Courtesy of Ricardo Castañeda #elmuseoentucasa #elmuseo #onlineshopping #LaTienda

04/09/2021

In honor of National Poetry Month, we bring to you a beautiful piece by the poet Willie Perdomo entitled "When Teddy-Up Rolls."
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📹 Reposted from Willie Perdomo #elmuseo #WilliePerdomo #BLM #nationalpoetrymonth

04/08/2021

#TBT In 2019, El Museo's celebrated its 50th anniversary with the opening of, 'Culture and the People: El Museo del Barrio (1969-2019).' This two-part exhibition, curated by El Museo's Curator Susanna V. Temkin @svtemkin, and co-organized by Noel Valentin, featured a selection of works from the Museum's Permanent Collection and a historic timeline reflecting the pioneering history of El Museo. To learn more about this exhibition and other past exhibitions, visit elmuseo.org/culture-and-the-people/
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📸 Courtesy of Martin Seck #elmuseoentucasa #elmuseo #TBT #pastexhibitions #CultureandthePeople #latinxart #education #represent

04/07/2021

#LATRIENAL Elia Alba and artist Yelaine Rodriguez discuss Afro-religions

#LATRIENAL This past month, we celebrated the debut of ESTAMOS BIEN - LA TRIENAL 20/21, El Museo's first national large-scale survey of contemporary Latinx art. The evening included an exhibition tour by the Trienal Curatorial team of Rodrigo Moura, Susanna V. Temkin, and Elia Alba, followed by an engaging conversation with participating artists Carolina Caycedo, Yelaine Rodriguez, and Joey Terrill.
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In this clip, Elia Alba and artist Yelaine Rodriguez discuss Afro-religions and its importance to understanding contemporary diasporic cultures. To watch the full video, visit El Museo's YouTube channel at elmuseodelbarriony and don't forget to subscribe!
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SEE THE SHOW! Reserve your timed tickets TODAY at, elmuseo.org #elmuseo #estamosbien #latrienal #arte #latinxart

04/05/2021

#PONTEREADY Tonight with @laborivogue! Join us for an instructional vogue dance workshop, followed by a conversation with @laborivogue (Laboratoria Boricua de Vogue), a space of practice that uses vogue as an instrument of liberation and social justice.
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INFO: FREE! From 6 - 7:30pm. To RSVP, visit elmuseo.org - 🎥 Courtesy of Victor Muñiz Rosa - Video y Edición por Juan Carlos Malavé and Música por Armando Román Crespo | Bailarines: @juankimalave_ @armando_dardo_flamante @thebadbitchguru @yamilramos2003 @edri_tuhermana @claviculasonriente @shadielo.reyes @joan_de_liz @mmmussa_ @mentevagante #elmuseo #ponteready #laborivogue #dancing #lgbtq #socialjustice

04/05/2021

#POPULARPAINTERS At a young age, Micius Stéphane worked as a shoemaker and in his spare time began to paint. In his earlier paintings, he depicted colorful villages and landscapes using a mostly earth-toned palette. In 1948 he moved to Port-au-Prince to dedicate himself exclusively to painting. After training at the Centre d'Art, he started to include vivid colors in his artworks. Stéphane’s paintings are part of private and public collections, including the Musée d'Art Haitien du College Saint Pierre in Port-au-Prince, the Milwaukee Museum of Art in Wisconsin, and the Detroit Institute of Art in Michigan.
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INFO: Explore Stéphane's work in, ‘Popular Painters & Other Visionaries' online NOW! Visit elmuseo.org | 🎨 Micius Stéphane, Sans titre (Le photographe) [Untitled (The Photographer)], c.1945–1965, Collection of El Museo del Barrio #elmuseoentucasa #elmuseo #popularpainters #onlineexhibition #arte

04/02/2021

Feliz Viernes Familia! Enjoy this flashback to a special performance by Salsa legend and El Barrio native, Eddie Palmieri, in celebration of the re-opening of El Teatro in February 2019. To watch the full video be sure to check out our YouTube channel at, elmuseodelbarriony and don't forget to subscribe!
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#elmuseoentucasa #elmuseo #ElBarrio #salsa #happyfriday #EddiePalmieri

04/02/2021

#RIP - "Tengo una especulación muy bonita de que la creatividad ha sido el motor del desarrollo de la humanidad. Que se haya torcido no es culpa de la creatividad, pero si no hubiera creatividad no estaríamos sentados... el arte necesita de la creatividad pero la creatividad no necesita del arte." - Artist Antonio Caro, excerpt from interview with El Espectador, Colombia
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🎨 Antonio Caro, Maíz, 1993, Serigraph, Gift of the artist, Collection El Museo del Barrio; and Installation image of 'Voices from our Communities: Perspectives on a Decade of Collecting at El Museo del Barrio', on view at the Museum from June 12-September 16, 2001 #elmuseoentucasa #elmuseo #RIP #AntonioCaro

04/01/2021

#PONTEREADY A bailar! Join us for a special live streamed event directo desde Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico with LaBoriVogue (Laboratoria Boricua de Vogue), a space of practice that uses vogue as an instrument of liberation and social justice. Get ready for an instructional vogue dance workshop, followed by a conversation with La BoriVogue from La Casa Cultural Ruth in Puerto Rico.
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INFO: FREE! Monday, April 5th from 6 - 7:30pm. To RSVP, visit elmuseo.org/event/pr-laborivogue/| 📸 Courtesy of Victor Muñiz Rosa #elmuseoentucasa #elmuseo #ponteready #laborivogue #dancing #lgbtq #socialjustice

04/01/2021

#FROMTHEARCHIVES "En este mundo en que vivimos es de uno, todo es ajeno y uno anda 'con su permiso' con el permiso de otro," - Carlos Raquel Rivera.
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In 1980, El Museo del Barrio premiered "con su permiso," artist, Carlos Raquel Rivera's first solo exhibition in the United States. Featuring a selection of his works, "con su premiso," explored pieces that resemble his sensitivity to the world around him. To explore this and additional El Museo exhibition catalogues and brochures spanning 50 years, visit elmuseo.org/archives-exhibitions/
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🎨 Carlos Raquel Rivera, Huracán del Norte, c.1955, Collection of El Museo del Barrio. #elmuseoentucasa #elmuseo #tbt #PuertoRico #CarlosRaquelRivera #archives

03/31/2021

#LATRIENAL As part of The Brooklyn Rail’s 'Artist in Transit' series, hear El Museo's Chief Curator Rodrigo Moura (and a member of the Trienal Curatorial team) speak about ESTAMOS BIEN - LA TRIENAL 20/21 participating artists and works: Collective Magpie's, 'Who Designs Your Race?' and Lizania Cruz 'Obituaries of the American Dream.'
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INFO: ESTAMOS BIEN - LA TRIENAL 20/21 - On view in Las Galerías NOW! Reserve your timed tickets TODAY - Visit elmuseo.org #elmuseo #estamosbien #latrienal #LizaniaCruz #CollectiveMagpie #americandream #race

03/30/2021

#VIRTUALTOURS We invite students (K-12 and College), and private groups to experience a unique selection of virtual, interactive remote-learning programs, led by El Museo's educators, based on our exhibitions, cultural celebrations, and El Barrio. Virtual Tours currently available include: Taller Boricua: A Political Printshop in New York, Popular Painters & Other Visionaries, and more! Book your virtual tour with us TODAY! For more info, visit elmuseo.org/group-visits/
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Want to see it now? Check out 'Taller Boricua: A Political Printshop in New York' ONLINE now! To explore, visit elmuseo.org
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🎨 Nitza Tufiño, Máscara de hilo [Thread Mask], c. 1979, Collection of El Museo del Barrio #elmuseoentucasa #elmuseo #TallerBoricua #virtualtours #nuyorican

03/29/2021

#PONTEREADY Join us tonight for an important conversation with Vianca Lugo of Comida Pal Pueblo, a Bushwick-based collective working to serve the basic needs of our communities, where we will discuss efforts being made to address food disparity and share ways to fight back against food insecurity.
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INFO: TONIGHT! From 6 - 7pm via El Museo's Instagram LIVE! | 🎥 Courtesy of Mario Rubén Carrión #elmuseoentucasa #elmuseo #ponteready #ComidaPalPueblo #helpothers #communitywork #nyc #Brooklyn #Bushwick

03/29/2021

#COLLECTION We are delighted to share that Evelyn López Guzmán's work, 'The Scarab', a part of El Museo's #PermanentCollection is currently on view at El Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico in San Juan! Featured in the exhibition [...]ENTREFORMAS, 'The Scarab', inspired by the shape of the Scarab beetle with large bands of color across the canvas, demonstrates Guzmán's source of inspiration which mostly drew from shapes and objects surrounding us. This piece will be on view through August 30, 2021.
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📸 Installation image courtesy of El Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico | 🎨 Evelyn López Guzmán, The Scarab, c.1979, Collection of El Museo del Barrio. #elmuseo #elmuseodeartedePuertoRico #permanentcollection #EvelynLópezGuzmán #PuertoRico