"Combative, comedic, poetic." @nytimes.com's chief art critic Holland Cotter captures the force of Coco Fusco’s art in a review of 'Coco Fusco: Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island,' curated by Susanna V. Temkin and currently on view at El Museo del Barrio. 🔗: nyti.ms/3Km0WP1

At El Museo del Barrio, every day is #HispanicHeritageMonth! Honored to be featured on @abc7.bsky.social, highlighting our role as a cornerstone of East Harlem and a platform for Latine & Latin American art. 🔗 abc7ny.com/post/el-muse...

We’re welcoming in our fall season! Amid challenges, we uplift Latine voices through art as refuge & resistance—featuring 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions', Coco Fusco, Día de los Muertos, Three Kings Day & more All programs are free and open to the public!

‘Coco Fusco: Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island’ is one of @nytimes.com Holland Cotter’s must-see fall shows! “If a retrospective of an artist’s career can be considered a monument, ‘Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island’ is one that will merit a salute.” 🔗: nyti.ms/45MN48Q

Join us for Hasta Luego at @elmuseo—a talk with outgoing NYC Council Members Diana Ayala and Rafael Salamanca Jr. as they reflect on years in office. Moderated by Juan Manuel Benítez. 🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/4lEOPcM

Happy #WorldPhotographyDay! 📸 Celebrate with Laura Aguilar’s "Plush Pony #25" (1992), a portrait honoring patrons of a Chicana lesbian bar in East Los Angeles. See this work and more in 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025,' opening August 28. 🖼️ Laura Aguilar, Plush Pony #25, 1992.

Mark your calendars—'Coco Fusco: Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island’ opens 9/18! The first U.S. survey of influential Cuban-American artist and writer Coco Fusco, this exhibition spans over three decades of her work, offering a powerful view of her multidisciplinary practice.

Your words mean the world to us! 💛 Reading your heartfelt testimonials has truly made our season. Thank you for being part of our community. We can't wait to welcome you back for the reopening of 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025' on Aug 28!

El Museo del Barrio mourns the loss of Eddie Palmieri—musical icon, activist, and friend. His legendary sound and commitment to justice uplifted our community. We honor his legacy and extend our deepest condolences to his family, especially Board member Gabby Palmieri

Mark your calendars! 📅 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025' opens Aug 28 at El Museo del Barrio. This bold show features nearly 40 new works, spotlighting Puerto Rican and Nuyorican portraiture, Latiné photography, and our renewed focus on queer and Indigenous voices

In this introduction to ‘Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop,’ Assistant Curator Zuna Maza provides a brief overview of the prolific career of Candida Alvarez, from her early development as an artist in New York in the late 1970s to her recent bodies of work. 🎥: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7rs...

If you haven't been, better hurry #candidaalverez on view at @elmuseo.bsky.social #elbarrio to August 3rd. El Museo del Barrio Presents ‘Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop’ gothamtogo.com/el-museo-del...

El Museo’s Zuna Maza joined @abc7ny.bsky.social to talk 'Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop'—on view through Aug 3! She also previewed two fall 2025 shows: 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021-2025' and 'Coco Fusco: Tomorrow I Will Become an Island.' See the interview here: 7ny.tv/4lGZSD6

⏳ Final Days to See Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form! When you purchase the Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form catalogue, you’ll receive a free copy of a past book. To redeem, enter the promo code CATALOGUEFREE at checkout with your two selected books (promotion is valid up to August 3, 2025)!

In this look at 'Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form,' former chief curator Rodrigo Moura traces Didi’s pioneering role in Afro-Brazilian modernism and his challenge to Eurocentric art narratives. 📺 Experiene Didi's world: bit.ly/4nxDltP

📸 #InstaMuseo This month, we’re shining a light on the heart of El Museo—our incredible staff—whose passion and dedication brought our recent public programs to life! 🙌🏽🎨💃🏽 None of it would have been possible without the team that keeps El Museo thriving every day.

In this inside look at 'Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form,' guest curator Ayrson Heráclito reflects on the artist’s legacy. Blending modernist aesthetics with sacred traditions, Mestre Didi forged a visual language that continues to inspire artists exploring where art and the divine meet. rb.gy/8ia5tr

Curious about El Museo’s 2025 Gala? ✨ Discover how we honored the life and legacy of artist and patron Tony Bechara, and relive an unforgettable night of art, community, and celebration. 🔗 Learn more about the evening: www.vogue.com/slideshow/el...

A Night to Remember! ✨ El Museo’s 2025 Gala raised funds in honor of Tony Bechara (1942–2025), artist & patron. Funds will support our exhibitions, education programs & collection—advancing our mission to uplift Latinx & Latin American art. We look forward to welcoming you back to El Museo soon!

Candida Alvarez’s five-decade career is in full bloom—and now on view at El Museo del Barrio. Don’t miss this @nytimes.com feature spotlighting Candida Alvarez's full-circle journey through art, color, and culture. Read the article here: nyti.ms/3SfzHGL

Happy National Puerto Rican Day Parade! 🇵🇷

“Our ambition and our mission,” Tony Bechara said of El Museo del Barrio, “demand that we become a world-class museum, open to all people.” Read more about Tony's life and legacy via the @nytimes.com: nyti.ms/43LHwdE

Dive into the creative mind of Candida Alvarez in this powerful conversation with @allofitwnyc.bsky.social! From her personal journey to her dynamic new exhibition ‘Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop,’ on view through August 3. Link to Full Discussion: www.wnyc.org/story/artist...

Today: #CandidaAlvarez at @elmuseo.bsky.social; #LornaSimpson at @metmuseum.org; New novel 'The Doorman'; @marenmorris.bsky.social's new album Live at noon on 93.9 FM, AM820 or @wnyc.org

Celebrate Brazilian and Puerto Rican culture through our exhibitions, ‘Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form’ and ‘Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop,’ with an all-star lineup of Manny Vega, Luciane Dom, and 8x GRAMMY-winner Arturo O’Farrill! Learn more and RSVP here: rb.gy/uyqh74

Did you know we have a gift shop? 🛍️ Discover the season’s must-haves with our Visitor Services Assistant, Carlos, as he highlights the hottest finds this spring at La Tienda! From unique gifts to art-inspired treasures, there’s something for everyone.

Big News: El Museo’s executive director, Patrick Charpenel has been named one of PoliticsNY’s Power Players in Arts & Culture! 🎉 Learn more here: politicsny.com/power-lists/...

Big news: 'Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop' is now open! 🎉 Explore the artist’s stunning works in this expansive survey exhibition, where abstract and figurative pieces beautifully weave together personal and cultural memory, art historical references, wordplay, and everyday life.

El Museo del Barrio mourns the passing of our beloved friend, acclaimed artist, and Chair Emeritus, Tony Bechara (1942–2025). We are forever indebted to his passion, his generosity, and his unwavering commitment to our mission. His legacy will continue to inspire us for generations to come.

A key figure in the New York art scene since the late 1970s, Candida Alvarez has consistently pushed the possibilities of painting. Get to know the artist at El Museo del Barrio. — 🎨 Candida Alvarez, Puerto Rico 25799 (detail), 2008. Acrylic on vellum, 12 x 9 in. Courtesy of the artist

'Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop’ — the first museum survey of the artist — opens on April 24. 🎨✨ This exhibition spans five decades of Alvarez’s dynamic and innovative career. You won’t want to miss it! #CandidaAlvarez #ElMuseodelBarrio

'Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form' is now open! This landmark exhibition—the first U.S. museum survey of Mestre Didi in 25 years—features 30+ rare sculptures, exploring spirituality, ancestry & artistic innovation. Don’t miss it! Tickets here: bit.ly/43ro4Dg

“Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form” unites art by the Afro-Brazilian sculptor & spiritual leader (1917-2013), who reimagined Candomblé ritual objects as artworks in their own right, with works by artists with shared interests in African visual languages @elmuseo.bsky.social

Join us for a roundtable discussion celebrating the opening of 'Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form’ at 6:00 PM today! Honoring the legacy of the Afro-Brazilian artist and spiritual leader, this conversation features El Museo curators and artist Goya Lopes. Register here: bit.ly/3DB9PkL

El Museo del Barrio Presents ‘Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form’ gothamtogo.com/el-museo-del... Opening March 13th #MestreDidi at @elmuseo.bsky.social

Get an inside look at 'Flow States – LA TRIENAL 2024' with Susanna Temkin, El Museo’s Senior Curator. In this video, Susanna shares insights into the curatorial vision, featured artists, and themes shaping this exhibition that is on view through 3/16! bit.ly/4b5wxhm

Infused with Yaqui cosmology, Mario Martinez's work reimagines the Gowanus Canal as part of a cosmic energy network. Martinez’s art is a powerful act of reclamation, merging Indigenous heritage with contemporary urban landscapes. See his work at 'Flow States - LA TRIENAL 2024' through March 16!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for 'Feel the Flow' this past Saturday! ✨ Your creativity and enthusiasm made this celebration truly special. From artist-led workshops to dance, music, and guided tours, we loved sharing this experience with you. We hope to see you again soon!

El Museo del Barrio Presents ‘Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form’ gothamtogo.com/el-museo-del... Looking forward to Mestre Didi at @elmuseo.bsky.social in March.

Spread the love this Valentine’s Day! 💖 Enjoy 15% off select items, including note cards, novels, romantic magnets, bookmarks, and more! ✨ Use code AMOR at checkout now through February 28 🛍️ Shop online here: bit.ly/4bxAPwp

Join us TODAY for Materials of Place, Materials of Memory, a virtual conversation exploring the intersections of memory and materiality in art! Co-presented by the U.S. Latinx Art Forum & Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico. RSVP here: bit.ly/42D2XO2

Congratulations to La Trienal artists Caroline Kent, Karyn Olivier, Sarah Rosalena, along with author Raquel Gutiérrez, on being awarded the prestigious United States Artists Fellowship! We are proud to see these artists recognized for their contributions to the arts. ✨

Join us for a vital conversation @bricbrooklyn.bsky.social about the future of arts & culture in NYC, featuring mayoral candidates sharing their visions and strategies for the city's cultural life on Monday, February 7. Watch the livestream here: bit.ly/4gzMeyA.

How can our understanding of the past offer insight into our present and future conditions? Artist Koyoltzintli creates an altar of ancient American forms, made from clay and soil, to honor her spiritual guides. Don’t miss her powerful work in 'Flow States - LA TRIENAL 2024'—on view until 3/16!

Don’t miss your last chance to immerse yourself in 'Flow States - LA TRIENAL 2024' before select galleries close for re-installation! Join us on Saturday, 2/8 for a FREE day of art as we explore the flow of artists and culture across the Latinx diaspora. 🎟️ : bit.ly/4ggEtxa

🎉 We're thrilled to announce that select galleries from our exhibition, 'Flow States–LA TRIENAL 2024,' will be open until March 16, 2025! ➡️ Last chance to experience the full exhibition: 2/9/2025 🕒 Thur. - Sun., 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 🎟️ Pay-what-you-wish Tickets here: www.simpletix.com/e/flow-state...

Happy birthday to the visionary artist, activist, educator, and founder of El Museo del Barrio, Raphael Montañez Ortiz! 🎉 Montañez Ortiz not only redefined artistic boundaries but also championed cultural representation, paving the way for Latino voices in the art world.