Grant Spotlight: El Museo del Barrio

Film still of two women: Woman on left is tying a headpiece on to the woman on the right. Woman on the right is kneeling and playing an instrument.

Artist Koyoltzintli’s film still from Objetos del Futuro (Objects of the Future), 2024. Photo courtesy of the artist

We spoke with Patrick Charpenel, El Museo del Barrio's executive director, about a snapshot of the themes and artwork featured in the Flow States–La Trienal and the importance of Latinx artwork being featured in museums.

Zuni Olla Maidens: NEA National Heritage Fellowship Tribute Video (2024)

Sochietah Ung: NEA National Heritage Fellowship Tribute Video (2024)

June Kuramoto: NEA National Heritage Fellowship Tribute Video (2024)

Pat Johnson: NEA National Heritage Fellowship Tribute Video (2024)

Susan Hudson (Navajo/Diné): NEA National Heritage Fellowship Tribute Video (2024)

Todd Goings: NEA National Heritage Fellowship Tribute Video (2024)

Trimble Gilbert (Gwich'in): NEA National Heritage Fellowship Tribute Video (2024)

Rosie Flores: NEA National Heritage Fellowship Tribute Video (2024)

Fabian Debora: NEA National Heritage Fellowship Tribute Video (2024)