“Withstand: Latinx Art in Times of Conflict”, Holocaust Museum Houston

30 de Abril – 17 de Octubre, 2021

(Extracto del Boletín de Prensa)

Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH) abrirá su primera exhibición con jurado en su edificio ampliado el 30 de abril de 2021. Withstand: Latinx Art in Times of Conflict (Resistir: Arte Latinx en Tiempos de Conflicto) explorará temas de justicia social, y derechos humanos a través de 100 obras de artistas latinxs de Houston. La exhibición multimedia será una plataforma que examina los conflictos que impactan nuestra comunidad, fomentando el diálogo en problemáticas complejas, y empoderando el cambio social a través del arte.

“Cuando lanzamos la convocatoria a los artistas latinxs para sumarlos en la conversación del arte como catalizador de cambio, supimos que la vibrante comunidad artística de Houston se nos uniría en esta causa,” dijo HMH CEO Dr. Kelly J. Zúñiga. “Fuimos sobrepasados por las aplicaciones y estamos deleitados de exhibir el trabajo de artistas tan talentosos.”

El arte expuesto en la muestra incluye varios subtemas, incluyendo «relaciones de borde», roles de género, violencia doméstica, la experiencia del inmigrante y conflictos sociales y políticos. Withstand está curada por Gabriela Magana y Rosa Orlando. Nacida y criada en Mexico, Magana is una artista y curadora residente en Houston. Graduada de una Licenciatura en Pintura de University of St. Thomas Houston y actualmente realizando una Maestría en Liderazgo de las Artes en University of Houston. De Venezuela, Orlando es una especialista en museos con un conocimiento extensivo en historia del arte. Posee más de 15 años de experiencia en el manejo de colecciones de arte, como también una importante trayectoria en diseño y planeamiento de exhibiciones.

Dada la variedad de medios y formatos de las 100 piezas exhibidas, Withstand: Latinx Art in Times of Conflict estará abierta al público desde el 30 de abril hasta el 17 de octubre de 2021, las galerías del museo Mincberg Gallery y Spira Central Gallery, ubicándose las obras escultóricas en la galería adyacente, Lester and Sue Smith Human Rights Gallery. Para más información visitar hmh.org/Withstand. La entrada a la exhibición está incluída con la entrada general del Museo. Los tickets se pueden adquirir online en hmh.org/tickets.

United Airlines, la aerolínea oficial del Holocaust Museum Houston es el socio sponsor de la exhibición.

Entre los sponsors principales se incluyen Ronald Grabois Family Fund, B.J. Herz in memory of Clint Willour, The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation y Sterling Family Foundation.

General

“Withstand: Latinx Art in Times of Conflict”, Holocaust Museum Houston

April 30 – October 17, 2021

(Extract from Press Release)

“Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH) will open its first juried exhibition in its expanded building on April 30, 2021. Withstand: Latinx Art in Times of Conflict will explore themes of social justice and human rights through 100 artworks of Houston Latinx artists. The multi-media exhibition will be a platform that examines issues that impact the community, fosters dialogue on difficult questions, and ultimately empowers social change through art.

“When we put out the call to Latinx artists to join the conversation on art as a catalyst of change, we knew Houston’s vibrant art community would show up in force,” said HMH CEO Dr. Kelly J. Zúñiga. “We were overwhelmed with submissions and are delighted to feature the artwork of such talented artists.”

The art featured in the exhibition includes several themes of focus including border relations, gender roles, domestic violence, the immigrant experience and social and political turmoil. Withstand is curated by Gabriela Magana and Rosa Ana Orlando. Born and raised in Mexico, Magana is an artist and curator based in Houston. She holds a BA in Painting from the University of St. Thomas Houston, and is currently working on a MA in Arts Leadership from the University of Houston. From Venezuela, Orlando is a museum specialist with extensive knowledge of art history. She has more than 15 years of experience in art collection management, as well as a strong background in exhibition planning and design.

Due to the 100-piece size of the multi-media exhibition, Withstand: Latinx Art in Times of Conflict will be on view from April 30 through October 17, 2021 in the Museum’s Mincberg Gallery and Spira Central Gallery, with sculptures located in the adjacent Lester and Sue Smith Human Rights Gallery. For more information on the exhibition visit hmh.org/Withstand. Entrance to this exhibition is included in general admission. Tickets must be purchased online at hmh.org/tickets.

United Airlines, the official airline of Holocaust Museum Houston, is the partner sponsor of the exhibition. Lead sponsors include the Ronald Grabois Family Fund, B.J. Herz in memory of Clint Willour, The Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Foundation and the Sterling Family Foundation.