Icons & Symbols of the Borderland: Art from the U.S.-Mexico Crossroads | Aug. 24, 2024-Jan. 19, 2025

The U.S.-Mexico border region is a convergent point of histories, interwoven to produce a unique culture full of rich tradition and beauty. The artists in Icons & Symbols of the Borderland: Art from the U.S.-Mexico Crossroads call this area home. All artists are members of the JUNTOS Art Association (est. 1985, El Paso, Texas), whose art is deeply informed by both their Latin American heritage and everyday life near the border. More than 80 works—including large paintings, collage, neon, photography and sculpture—will be on view.

This exhibition explores the shared experiences of those who live in one of the nation’s most controversial landscapes. Within the exhibition’s themes of environment, borders, foodways, and the sacred and profane, guests will find repeated icons and symbols spanning the artists’ work. These shared motifs reflect and inform regional consciousness. Together, the artworks contextualize the borderland and offer a glimpse into a hyper-present Western experience.