Join El Museo del Barrio for a powerful conversation featuring three outgoing Latine leaders from the New York City Council as they transition out of office this year. This timely dialogue will honor their service and recognize their lasting contributions throughout their time in office. During the conversation, they will share key insights from their […]
Accompanying the exhibition Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island, on view at El Museo from September 18 through January 11, this event features Cuban poets Katherine Bisquet, Legna Rodriguez Iglesias, and Mandy Suarez, who will read excerpts from their recent publications and speak with artist Coco Fusco. Katherine Bisquet has published the poetry books Algo […]
El Museo’s annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration returns on Saturday, November 1 with a full day of family-friendly, free programming. Honoring the lives of loved ones who have passed, this beloved tradition invites visitors of all ages to come together and experience the vibrant cultural traditions surrounding Día de los […]
Crónicas del Absurdo, a mesmerizing film by director Miguel Coyula, unmasks the contradictions underlying the social and political dynamics of today’s Cuba, so often invisible to casual visitors. The film's narrative is assembled primarily from clandestine audio recordings. The screening will be followed by a discussion between the film's associate producer David Leitner and artist […]
Theme: ¡Pa’lante, Siempre Pa’lante! El Museo’s cherished Three Kings Day Parade returns to the streets of El Barrio on Tuesday, January 6. This year’s theme, ¡Pa’lante, Siempre Pa’lante! (“Forward, Always Forward!”), is inspired by the legacy of the Young Lords and the enduring traditions of cultural resistance and mutual care in East Harlem. The vibrant […]