El Museo del Barrio

06/01/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Julio Le Parc, a visionary artist whose groundbreaking practice left an indelible mark on modern art around the world.

We were honored to share Le Parc’s art with our audiences in 'The Illusive Eye' (2016), an international survey of Kinetic and Op art. The exhibition highlighted the richness of geometric abstraction across the Americas, and Le Parc’s contributions stood as a powerful example of the creativity, innovation, and experimentation that defined the movement.

We are grateful for the Argentine artist’s enduring contributions to generations of artists, scholars, and viewers. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and all those touched by his remarkable life and legacy.

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Julio Le Parc, "Continuel Mobil Transparent, " installation image from The Illusive Eye, on view at El Museo del Barrio , February 3- May 21, 2016. Courtesy El Museo del Barrio.

05/30/2026

We are proud to announce Guadalupe Rosales as the recipient of the 2026–2027 Dobel Latinx Art Prize, sponsored by Maestro Dobel Tequila.

A multidisciplinary artist and educator, Rosales is renowned for her community-driven archival projects, “Veteranas and Rucas” and “Map Pointz,” which preserve and celebrate the histories, identities, and subcultures of Latinx communities in Southern California.

Through photography, sculpture, video, sound, and collaborative storytelling, Rosales explores memory, belonging, and cultural preservation, transforming personal narratives into powerful collective histories.

We look forward to presenting her solo exhibition at El Museo del Barrio in 2027!

05/29/2026

Let’s talk about last night...🥂

Thank you to all who gathered for El Museo del Barrio’s 2026 Gala—an incredible evening bringing together artists, philanthropists, collectors, cultural leaders, and supporters to celebrate the transformative power of Latin American and Latine art and culture.

The evening honored Isabel and Agustín Coppel and global music icon J Balvin () for their visionary support of contemporary art and their commitment to advancing Latin American and Latine culture worldwide. El Museo also presented Estrellita Brodsky with the Tony Bechara Legacy Award in recognition of her extraordinary dedication to artists and institutions shaping today’s cultural landscape.

Funds raised will directly support El Museo’s educational initiatives, bilingual public programs, and stewardship of its Permanent Collection. The Gala Auction remains live through June 3—bid on exceptional works while supporting the museum’s mission.

Special thanks to Victoria Espinosa, Karla Harwich, Karla Martinez de Salas (), María Eugenia Maury, our Host Committee, and generous Vice Chairs for their leadership and support.

05/21/2026

El Museo del Barrio's 2026 Gala Auction is officially live!

Curated by the museum and in partnership with The Auction Collective, the Gala Auction is open now through June 3. Support the continued vitality of El Museo del Barrio—every bid directly advances El Museo’s mission through dynamic exhibitions and impactful educational programming.

This year, El Museo will honor Isabel and Agustín Coppel, Estrellita Brodsky, and J Balvin—visionary leaders whose advocacy, philanthropy, and cultural influence continue to shape and elevate our communities worldwide.

Bid generously to help sustain and celebrate this vibrant cultural legacy for generations to come!

See the artworks here: https://bit.ly/4uwpJ5d

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¡Ya está oficialmente en marcha la subasta de gala de El Museo del Barrio de 2026!

Organizada por el museo en colaboración con The Auction Collective, la subasta de gala estará abierta desde ahora hasta el 3 de junio. Apoya la vitalidad continua de El Museo del Barrio: cada puja contribuye directamente a la misión del museo a través de exposiciones dinámicas y programas educativos de gran impacto.

Este año, El Museo rendirá homenaje a Isabel y Agustín Coppel, Estrellita Brodsky y J Balvin, líderes visionarios cuya defensa de las causas, filantropía e influencia cultural siguen dando forma y elevando a nuestras comunidades en todo el mundo.

¡Puje generosamente para ayudar a mantener y celebrar este vibrante legado cultural para las generaciones venideras!

Puedes ver las obras aquí: https://bit.ly/4uwpJ5d

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Isabella Cuglievan, 'A drop of dew poised on the tip of a leaf,' 2024. Acrylic and acrylic ink on canvas. 30 3/8 x 24 3/8 in (77.1 x 61.9 cm)

José Bedia, 'Behique,' 2009. Mixed media on paper. 50 x 38 in (127 x 96.5 cm)

Candelaria Traverso, ' #6 Sin título,' 2025. From the series "Chakana." Patchwork on synthetic burlap, 47 1/8 x 57 1/4 in (120 x 145.5 cm)

05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an afternoon of art, movement, storytelling, and community inspired by the work of Sophie Rivera!

From dancing and artmaking to puppet shows and gallery conversations, the celebration of the energy, creativity, and joy of Nuyorican culture was on full display. A huge thank you to Miguel Aparicio for getting us moving with New York City Dances: To the Sounds of the Barrio; to Teatro SEA for bringing The Journey of Pura Belpré’s Tales to life through vibrant, interactive storytelling; and to Salsa Caterers & Special Events for the wonderful food that helped bring our community together.

We’re so grateful to everyone who showed up, participated, danced, created, and celebrated with us 💛

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¡Gracias a todos quienes nos acompañaron para una tarde de arte, movimiento, narración y comunidad inspirada en la obra de Sophie Rivera!

Desde baile y actividades artísticas hasta espectáculos de títeres y conversaciones en las galerías, la celebración de la energía, creatividad y alegría de la cultura nuyorican estuvo presente en todo momento. Un enorme agradecimiento a Miguel Aparicio () por ponernos en movimiento con New York City Dances: To the Sounds of the Barrio; a Teatro SEA por dar vida a The Journey of Pura Belpré’s Tales a través de una narración vibrante e interactiva; y a Salsa Caterers & Special Events por la maravillosa comida que ayudó a reunir a nuestra comunidad.

Estamos profundamente agradecidos con todas las personas que participaron, bailaron, crearon y celebraron con nosotros 💛

05/15/2026

We were honored to co-host, alongside LxNY Network, a Latine Arts Organization Community Conversation this week at El Museo del Barrio with Deputy Mayor Julie A. Su and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Diya Vij!

Thank you to the many incredible Latine arts organizations, cultural workers, and community leaders who came together for a focused and generative dialogue around the realities, challenges, and future possibilities facing Latine cultural organizations across New York City.

Since our founding in 1969, El Museo has believed deeply in the power of culture as a vehicle for visibility, advocacy, and collective transformation. Conversations like these reaffirm the importance of building together, sharing resources, and advancing a more equitable and sustainable cultural ecosystem for all New Yorkers.

We are grateful to everyone who joined us and look forward to continuing this important work in community.

05/12/2026

We’re delighted to share that 'Sophie Rivera: Double Exposures' has been featured in the Financial Times!

In her review, Ariella Budick highlights Rivera’s ability to move fluidly "between documentary clarity and insightful portraiture," celebrating the depth and range of her work. The piece traces Rivera’s richly varied career—from her early years as a dancer to her street photography—while recognizing the long-overdue museum survey of an artist whose intimate, honest vision of New York has too often gone unrecognized.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4w7uO55

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Nos complace anunciar que "Sophie Rivera: Double Exposures" ha aparecido en el Financial Times!

En su reseña, Ariella Budick destaca la capacidad de Rivera para moverse con fluidez "entre la claridad documental y el retrato perspicaz," elogiando la profundidad y la variedad de su obra. El artículo repasa la rica y variada trayectoria de Rivera —desde sus primeros años como bailarina hasta su fotografía callejera—al tiempo que reconoce la tan esperada retrospectiva museística de una artista cuya visión íntima y honesta de Nueva York ha pasado con demasiada frecuencia desapercibida.

Lee el artículo completo aquí: https://bit.ly/4w7uO55

A startlingly broad survey follows the photographer’s stylistic shifts as she recorded the infinite variations of urban chaos

05/11/2026

We’re delighted to share that ‘Sophie Rivera: Double Exposures’ has been named a critic's pick by the The New York Times!

In his review, co-chief art critic Holland Cutter praises the exhibition as a long-overdue spotlight on Rivera’s body of work. The retrospective traces Rivera’s "distinctly political—leftist, feminist" documentary street photography to experimental and abstract pieces exploring Puerto Rican identity, feminism, activism, and everyday New York life.

Read the article here:

“Double Exposures,” the first museum survey for the artist, highlights a career spent documenting New Yorkers, in ways both traditional and strange.

05/06/2026

Saturday, May 16, join us for a free, all-ages afternoon celebrating art, community, and everyday life! ✨

Inspired by the groundbreaking photography of Sophie Rivera, enjoy hands-on activities, guided conversations, movement workshops, and storytelling that bring Nuyorican visual culture to life—from portraits and self-portraits to NYC subway and graffiti scenes of the late 1970s.

Move with Miguel Aparicio in New York City Dances: To the Sounds of the Barrio, and experience The Journey of Pura Belpré’s Tales by Teatro SEA, an interactive puppet performance for all ages.

At 5:00 PM, continue the celebration in El Teatro with the Belongó Afro Latin Jazz: America at 250!

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¡Este sábado, 16 de mayo, únete a nosotros en una tarde gratuita y para todas las edades en la que celebraremos el arte, la comunidad y la vida cotidiana! ✨

Inspirándonos en la innovadora fotografía de Sophie Rivera, disfruta de actividades prácticas, charlas guiadas, talleres de movimiento y cuentacuentos que dan vida a la cultura visual nuyoricana, desde retratos y autorretratos hasta escenas del metro de Nueva York y el graffiti de finales de los años 70.

Muévete con Miguel Aparicio en New York City Dances: To the Sounds of the Barrio, y disfruta de The Journey of Pura Belpré’s Tales, a cargo del Teatro SEA, un espectáculo interactivo de marionetas para todas las edades.

A las 17:00 h, continúa la celebración en El Teatro con la Belongó Afro Latin Jazz ORCHESTRA: ¡America at 250!