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shirt embroidered with imagery

Event Details

Start:
April 5 @ 10:00 am
End:
September 7 @ 5:00 pm
Event Website
Location:
Mingei International Museum
1439 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92102 United States
Museum Hours:
Monday : Closed Tues - Thurs: 10 a.m - 5 p.m Friday : 10 a.m - 8 p.m Sat - Sun: 10 a.m - 5 p.m *Times may change. Check with venue to ensure proper showing times.

Inspired by her long history of depiction on textiles, these works explore the Virgin of Guadalupe’s endurance as an iconic cultural symbol fashioned through creative expression.

Fashioning an Icon: Virgin of Guadalupe Imagery in Textile Design celebrates her representation on clothing and adornment. Objects range from traditional garments created by over 70 artists from Mexico, to a selection of local artistic interpretations of la Virgen. Inspired by her long history of depiction on textiles, these works explore the Virgin of Guadalupe’s endurance as an iconic cultural symbol fashioned through creative expression.