On view in the Art Museum
A groundbreaking exhibition celebrating the rich cultural heritage and artistic contributions of the Latinx community of Long Island. This exhibition, which includes works by over 80 participating artists—historic, established, and contemporary—offers a unique opportunity to explore their diverse styles, media, compelling personal stories, and familial national origins. From Brooklyn to Montauk, SOMOS showcases the works of creators who have grappled with questions of identity, history, and the many meanings of community. Guest-curated by Mexican-American artist Kelynn Z. Alder, SOMOS situates Latinx artists within the historic fabric and the actively changing shape of the Long Island neighborhoods in which they live.
Community Partner:
Featuring art by:
Edward Acosta (b. 1982)
Kelynn Z. Alder (b. 1959)
Claudia Alvarez (b. 1969)
Andaluz the Artist (b. 1986)
Nela Arias-Misson (1915-2015)
Tatiana Arocha (b. 1974)
Berdscarnival( Maraya Lopez) (b. 1983)
Arta Brito (b. 1993)
Erwin Brown (b. 1956)
Lidya Buzio (1948-2014)
Francisco Daniel Cabrera (b.1989)
Mario Cairo (b. 1983)
Isadora Capraro (b. 1994)
Fernando Carpaneda (b. 1967)
Darlene Charneco (b. 1971)
Leeanna Chipana (b. 1982)
Cecile Chong (b. 1964)
Mauricio Cortes Ortega (b. 1990)
Eugenio Cuttica (b. 1957)
Franco Cuttica (b. 1990)
Lautaro Cuttica (b. 1987)
Anahí DeCanio (b. 1960)
Hector deCordova (b. 1931)
Patty Eljaiek (b. 1961)
Esly Escobar (b. 1981)
Margarita Espada (b. 1966)
Victoria Febrer (b. 1985)
Diego Garcia (b. 1992)
Kevin Garcia (b. 1976)
Pilita Garcia Esquivel (b. 1972)
Giana Pilar González (b. 1980)
Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso (b.1968)
Melody Guini (b. 1991)
Giannina Gutierrez (b. 1983)
Sueey Gutierrez (b. 1985)
Brianna L. Hernández (b. 1991)
Virginia Jaramillo (b. 1939)
Daniel Jimenes (b. 1999)
Ana Caridad Kestler (b. 1972)
Shaun Leonardo (b. 1979)
Dick Lopez (b. 1941)
Miguel Luciano (b. 1972)
Sandra Mack-Valencia (b. 1972)
MAGO (b. 1982)
Marisol (Marisol Escobar) (1930-2016)
Yubal Márquez Fleites (b. 1979)
Christopher Maschinot (b. 1985)
Sara Mejia Kriendler (b. 1983)
Oscar Molina (b. 1971)
Marissa Montoya (b. 1996)
Sara Montoya (b. 1978)
Carlos Morales (b. 1979)
Erica Morales (b. 1980)
Esteban Najarro (1924-2012)
Lucrecia Novoa (b. 1958)
Segundo Orellana (b. 1968)
Ernesto Ortiz Leyva (b. 1980)
Enoc Pérez (b. 1967)
Filiberto Pérez (b. 1982)
Juan Carlos Pinto (b. 1968)
Dalton Portella (b. 1958)
Kenny Rivero (b. 1981)
Arantxa X. Rodríguez (AXR), (b. 1988)
Bernardo Rodriguez (b. 1996)
Edel Rodriguez (b. 1971)
Freddy Rodríguez(1945-2022)
Adrián Román (b. 1977)
Will Rosado (b. 1971)
Lorena Salcedo-Watson (b. 1963)
Juan Sánchez (b. 1954)
Mariana I. Sanchez Hernandez (b. 1981)
Cinthya Santos-Briones (b. 1983)
María Schön (b. 1955)
Ray Smith (b. 1959)
V. Tineo (b. 1997)
Aurelio Torres (b. 1962)
Fernanda Vargas (1962-2017)
Vargas-Suarez Universal (b. 1972)
J. Valentin, Ratgrrl (b. 1977)
Alex Vignoli (b. 1965)
Victoria Villasana (b. 1982)
Chris Vivas (b. 1979)
Click for an Illustrated Checklist of the work featured in SOMOS, including artist website and social media information.
EXHIBITION FUNDING WAS PROVIDED, IN PART, BY
The Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
New York Community Bank Foundation
New York State Council on the Arts
Robert W. Baird Incorporated
Public funding provided by Suffolk County
The Carol & Arnold Wolowitz Foundation
COMMUNITY PARTNER
Arte Collective Contemporary & Fine Art Gallery
Thank you to our generous sponsors.
SOMOS/WE ARE: Latinx Artists of Long Island was organized by The Long Island Museum in collaboration with Latino Arts of Long Island
Collections Managers: Andrea Squeri and Molly McGirr
Exhibition Curator: Kelynn Z. Alder, Joshua Ruff and Nina Sangimino
Exhibition Designer: Joseph Esser
Graphic Designers: Wendy Midgett and Kristina Robles
Translator: Ana Caridad Kestler
Proofreader: Nicolás G. Wiggenhauser
Thank you to our generous lenders.
Cover Image: Yubal Márquez Fleites (b. 1979), Cuba Siempre, 2015, photographic print. Courtesy of the artist.
