In the Wake of Juárez: The Drawings of Alice Leora Briggs
Alice Leora Briggs’ hauntingly detailed drawings capture the essence of Juárez, a city known both for its resilience and for the violence that has gripped it. Her work offers a window into the human spirit persevering amidst chaos, a theme that resonates with visitors and invites contemplation on current global socio-political climates.
Permanent Collections
The UNM Art Museum is home to an extensive collection of artworks that traverse numerous styles, mediums, and periods. Constantly refreshed by recent acquisitions, the permanent collection is a testament to the timeless dialogue between art and its audience.
Bound Together: Seeking Pleasure in Books
Diving into the world of printed and bound art, this exhibition highlights the intimate connection between readers and their books. The tactile experience of paper and the bound volume as an art form encourage visitors to explore their own relationships with the written word.
Postcards from Rome
In a modern homage to the Renaissance, Ligia Michelle Bouton’s "Postcards from Rome" weaves a narrative through video that confronts and converses with historical masterpieces, a journey that resonates with contemporary creatives and art historians alike.
Martin Stupich: Remnants of the First World
Martin Stupich's photographic exploration of industrial landscapes reveals the intricacies of humanities' impact on the natural world. By documenting structures that may seem mundane, Stupich elevates them to a status of accidental art—making us question the nature of beauty and human engineering.
Van Deren Coke Gallery
The Van Deren Coke Gallery within the UNM Art Museum provides a space for evolving displays. Here, the interplay between our constructed environments and natural landscapes is showcased, evoking discourse on human desire's role in shaping the terrain we inhabit.