Virtual Gallery Talk: Manos
Former Art Center Associate Curator Jared Ledesma reviews many the exhibition Manos: Selections of Latin American Art from the Des Moines Art Center’s Collection as well as a new addition to the collection, Hermano y...
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Justin Favela, Artist Lecture
Justin Favela shares significant touch points about his artistic motivations, influences, and explorations, ending in a description of his exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center, Justin Favela: Central American.
Des Moines Art Center NEWS: September to December 2021
After a frenetic and productive summer, the Art Center is gearing up for an adventurous and busy fall. Justin Favela’s exhibition, Central American, continues to enthrall visitors with his take on the traditional Mexican piñata,...
Inspired Conversations: Episode #2 Justin Favela
Inspired Conversations is an audio program revolving around major exhibitions at the Des Moines Art Center, hosted by Museum Educator Mia Buch. Experience unscripted gallery explorations, unfolding meeting making and the thing that happens when...
Justin Favela: Central American Exhibition Overview
Artist Justin Favela talks about his process and inspiration for the exhibition Justin Favela: Central American.
Favela Family Fiesta (Spanish)
Miembros de la comunidad están invitados a la Fiesta Familiar en el jardín delantero del Centro de Arte de Des Moines de 11 a.m. a 3 p.m. el 21 de agosto, un componente de la...
Favela Family Fiesta (English)
“Family Fiesta” is a performance piece by Justin Favela in which the artist and his family throw a traditional fiesta for museum visitors. This event seeks to show the museum as a place for celebration,...
Justin Favela on Carlos Merdia’s “Los Caminantes del Maya (Mayan Travellers Walking)”
Artist Justin Favela shares how artwork from the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collection inspired his exhibition Justin Favela: Central American.
Justin Favela on Winslow Homer’s “Banana Tree – Nassau”
Artist Justin Favela shares how artwork from the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collection inspired his exhibition Justin Favela: Central American.
Justin Favela on Walt Kuhn’s “Green Bananas”
Artist Justin Favela shares how artwork from the Des Moines Art Center’s permanent collection inspired his exhibition Justin Favela: Central American.