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Latino Arts Project Opens in Dallas: Celebrating Mexican Modern Sculpture

The Dallas arts and culture scene expands with the official debut of the Latino Arts Project, which opened this past Cinco de Mayo.

Latino Arts Project Opens in Dallas: Celebrating Mexican Modern Sculpture

Founded by Jorge Baldor, owner of the acclaimed Mercado 369 in Oak Cliff, the museum champions Latino arts and culture while serving as a hub for the local community.

Latino Arts Project Opens in Dallas: Celebrating Mexican Modern Sculpture

Its inaugural exhibit, Mexican Modern Sculpture: A Study of the Artists, showcases nine lesser‑known Mexican sculptors through more than 90 works, illustrating the evolution of the Escuela Mexicana de Escultura across five regions—Guanajuato, Jalisco, Nuevo Leon, Puebla, and Mexico City.

Latino Arts Project Opens in Dallas: Celebrating Mexican Modern Sculpture

Intimate galleries feature works by Manuel Centurion, Juan Leonardo Cordero, Carmen Carrillo de Antunez, and others, offering insight into the Post‑Revolution era (1920‑1950) and themes such as family, the mother‑figure, education, history, and the influence of European avant‑garde movements like Art Deco.

In addition to rotating pop‑up exhibitions, the Latino Arts Project hosts the Art Voices lecture series, which gives artists a platform to engage the community, and offers bilingual guided student tours. The museum plans further educational and community programs throughout the year.

The current display also includes a hand‑carved portrait of President John F. Kennedy and a short video of the President and First Lady’s 1962 visit to Mexico City.

“Mexican Modern Sculpture: A Study of the Artists” will remain on view through September 22.

Admission is $12 per adult, $6 for students and military personnel, and free for children 14 and under.

Hours:

  • Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Third Thursday of every month: open until 7 p.m.
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