Five Latinx artists explore the theme of bestiarios (which might be interpreted as wonderous and magical creatures).&nbsp; Participants include puppeteer Gustavo Boada, multi-disciplinary artist Cadex Herrera, painter and poet Dougie Padilla, multi-disciplinary artist Maria Cristina Tavera, and photographer Xavier Tavera.&nbsp;Gallery Hours: Monday to Thursday: 1–7 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Image: Xavier Tavera’s photo entitled&nbsp;Ouroboros is attached (900 x 472 pixels)

The Gordon Parks Gallery ascribes to a multi-faceted mission: to support the arts curriculum and cultural activities of Metropolitan State University and to preserve the legacy of the 20th century multi-media artist Gordon Parks. As an academic venue, the gallery is committed to providing educational opportunities for adult learners through internships, student exhibitions and related programming. As a civic venue, the gallery is dedicated to exposing Minnesotans to the life and work of Gordon Parks through youth and community outreach programs. Gordon Parks Gallery is dedicated to showing the work of various subjects, media, forms and content by diverse artists, including emerging and established artists of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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Due to COVID-19, the Gordon Parks Gallery is not currently open to the public.

Bestiario: The Release from the Constraints of Reason

Gordon Parks Gallery presents Bestiario, a group exhibition in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Bestiario: The Release from the Constraints of Reason

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