Events for August 30, 2025

Within the Mexican culture, there is believed to be two deaths--the first is when you physically pass away and the second is when you have been forgotten by the living. Wanting to preserve the legacy of the strong women in her family, muralist and artist, Ariana Enriquez set out to tell their stories in the best way she knew how— through her artwork. However, in order to truly celebrate these women, she would need to first delve deeper into her family’s history. Armed with pen and paper, Enriquez sat down at her Yoya’s (great aunt) table with her relatives. Her family

Born out of a rebellion against the Minimalist art movement, contemporary Maximalism counters the prejudice of high culture. From Yayoi Kusama’s polka dots to Kehinde Wiley’s portraits, this complex mode of creation has been used by artists and creatives over the decades to express themselves and transform the historical understanding of maximalist craft. The artists in this exhibition create transformative environments, explore femininity and queerness, celebrate the impact of internet culture, breathe new life into second-hand objects, and recontextualize the legacy of maximalism. Behind the tacky smiley faces, flashy flowers, and bright colors, in this exhibition there are deeply personal, social,

“Field of Belonging” offers a glimpse into the world Megan Hennessy is building for herself – a world shaped by joy, surreal beauty, and quiet rebellion. Inspired by maximalism, rave aesthetics, and the soft power of spiritual connection, this exhibition pulses with color, texture, and care. Exaggerated Kandi forms and glowing orbs echo with a message of affirmation: “YOU BELONG,” creating a sanctuary that exists somewhere between memory and a future dream. This installation is grounded in four enduring values: Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect. These principles, often abbreviated as PLUR in rave culture, speak to the core of our human