We interviewed student historians Hannah Davis and Elena Dominguez about their powerful exhibit, "Gas Baths and the Bracero Program in New Mexico and Beyond."
These talented students from Moriarty High School shared the story behind their National History Day award-winning exhibit, which explores the intersection of public health, labor, and immigration in 20th-century New Mexico. They used interpretive panels and a unique glass bottle timeline to tell the often-overlooked story of gas baths used to delouse braceros and other Mexican migrants.
✨ Sneak peek behind the scenes with our Palace Press Curator, Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder. ✨ We’re showcasing the making of “The Art of Peter Aschwanden for the Compleat Idiot,” a stunning fine press edition from our Palace Press. 🤩
These mock-up spreads show the meticulous planning that goes into each page. 📖 Did you know Peter Aschwanden’s iconic psychedelic illustrations graced the “How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive” manual?! 🚗💨 His art, including extra pages like these, were transformed into photopolymer plates and letterpress printed on a Vandercook press. The final book, with its screen-printed cover, is a true work of art! 🎨 It even includes a drawing of the Palace of the Governors by Aschwanden himself! 🏛️ “When you get into a creative project you must surrender yourself completely...” - Peter Aschwanden.
Come see the exhibition of his incredible work, including original car manuals, at the Palace of the Governors until March 31, 2025!
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The Art of Peter Aschwanden
✨ Sneak peek behind the scenes with our Palace Press Curator, Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder. ✨ We're showcasing the making of "The Art of Peter Aschwanden for the Compleat Idiot," a stunning fine press edition from our Palace Press. 🤩
These mock-up spreads show the meticulous planning that goes into each page. 📖 Did you know Peter Aschwanden's iconic psychedelic illustrations graced the "How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive" manual?! 🚗💨 His art, including extra pages like these, were transformed into photopolymer plates and letterpress printed on a Vandercook press. The final book, with its screen-printed cover, is a true work of art! 🎨 It even includes a drawing of the Palace of the Governors by Aschwanden himself! 🏛️ "When you get into a creative project you must surrender yourself completely..." - Peter Aschwanden.
Come see the exhibition of his incredible work, including original car manuals, at the Palace of the Governors until March 31, 2025!
#NewMexicoHistoryMuseum #NMHM #NMCulture #NMHistory #SantaFe #PalaceoftheGovernors #PeterAschwanden #PalacePress #FinePress #BehindTheScenes #Letterpress #BookMaking
Step into the world of Gustave Baumann! The museum's new Palace Curator Keri Miki-Lani Schroeder, shared this highlight and video walk-through:
This exhibit at the New Mexico History Museum's Palace Press re-creates Gustave Baumann's Santa Fe studio, where the German-born artist found inspiration in the vibrant colors and unique culture of the Southwest. Discover his tools, pigments, and the printing press he used to create his iconic woodblock prints. Baumann arrived in Santa Fe in 1918, finding a personal vision in the light, color, and culture of the Southwest. He became renowned for his stunning multicolored woodblock prints and fine press books.
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Traditional black on black potter Marvin Martinez (San Ildefonso) is a member of the New Mexico History Museum’s "Native American Artisans Portal Program." Marvin enjoys being a part of the program and hopes people will come support him and other Native artisans selling their work under the Portal.
The Native American Artisans Portal Program across from the Santa Fe Plaza and under the portal of the iconic Palace of the Governor's takes place daily from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and offers buyers the chance to interact with and purchase from Native American artisans directly. Vendors are members of 23 federally recognized Native American tribes, pueblos, or nations located within New Mexico. The program is guided by a committee of vendors (the Portal Committee) elected by their peers. This legacy program has promoted traditional southwestern Native American arts and crafts since 1909.
Videography: Wes Cunningham, One Trip Media (NMHM/DCA) 2024.
Partially funded by the City of Santa Fe Arts & Culture Department and the 1% Lodgers’ Tax.
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Promoting understanding of the diverse experiences of New Mexico residents. Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
