The Albuquerque Museum has announced "Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue," an exhibition running from September 7, 2024, to March 2, 2025. Curated by Ginger Dunnill and Josie Lopez, the exhibition will feature large-scale installations, sculptures, videos, and a comprehensive programming lineup that celebrates the contributions of 23 artists who have been part of Dunnill's Broken Boxes podcast.
"Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue" marks ten years of the podcast and highlights the collective strength of contemporary artists. The exhibition includes floating metal “jingle clouds,” a vibrant parade float honoring matriarchs, a colossal wolf forged from community care, mirrored tapestries honoring lives lost, a monument to Trans rights among other installations.
Additionally, a dynamic video gallery will showcase short films and experimental music performances. Public programs will include live music, artist conversations, and workshops. Each featured artist engages their cultural experience while elevating activism within diverse communities.
“The Albuquerque Museum is a cultural cornerstone in our community,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “By shining a light on exceptional talent, they highlight our heritage with experiences that inspire and educate.”
An art book published by UNM Press accompanies the exhibition. It features an essay by Ginger Dunnill, a creative response by artist Maria Hupfield, and an introduction by Head Curator Josie Lopez.
Co-curator Ginger Dunnill stated: “Here are 23 revolutionary artists bringing the creativity of their processes and identities to life in the Albuquerque Museum’s exhibition and accompanying book. Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue delves deeply into the realm of intentionality.”
Josie Lopez added: “Broken Boxes boldly transcends disciplinary boundaries... embracing complexity is key to imagining a different future with resilience.”
The exhibition includes works from Tanya Aguiñiga*, Natalie Ball; CASSILS; Autumn Chacon; Raven Chacon; India Sky Davis; Jeremy Dennis*; Kate DeCiccio*; Amaryllis R. Flowers*; Sterlin Harjo; Elisa Harkins*; Christine Howard Sandoval; Cannupa Hanska Luger*; Tsedaye Makonnen; Guadalupe Maravilla; Laura Ortman; Katherine Paul (Black Belt Eagle Scout); Joseph M. Pierce*; SWOON; Chip Thomas*; Marie Watt; Saya Woolfalk; Mario Ybarra Jr.* (*denotes new work).
About Broken Boxes: Launched in 2014 by New Mexico-based artist Ginger Dunnill and co-hosted by Cannupa Hanska Luger, this artist-run platform sheds light on narratives within arts through interviews sharing lived experiences.
Opening weekend events include:
- Saturday:
1 p.m.: Performance "The Live Cycle of Rainbows" by India Sky Davis
3 p.m.: Artists' Roundtable featuring CASSILS among others
7 p.m.: Concert by Mato Wayuhi
- Sunday:
2-4 p.m.: Workshop "LGBTQIA+ Inversions of Power" presented with CASSILS
For more information about the Broken Boxes exhibition or related events contact Albuquerque Museum at (505) 253-7255 or email [email protected].
This exhibition is supported partly by grants from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and The National Endowment for the Arts along with support from local foundations.
