‘Desires, Dreams, and Destinations’ at the Benton spotlights APIDA artists

On Friday, March 24, on the bottom floor of the Benton Museum, visitors chatted with wonder at the “Desires, Dreams, and Destinations” exhibit where Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) artists were the topic of discussion.

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Post-colonial Latin-American Benton exhibit sparks shared learning experiences

Benton Art Museum Exhibit “Gilded, Carved, and Embossed: Latin American Art, 1500-1800” opened on on Wednesday March 22. Through various paintings and sculptures, the showcase reveals the inventive skill and creativity of Indigenous artists produced during the European rule of Latin America, reflecting the dynamics of colonial power within this era.

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