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Yesterday, I attended a discussion about the Triennale 2024 at the Museo del Barrio in New York, where the curators involved discussed the details of this anticipated cultural event titled States of Flow. This is the second major exhibition of contemporary Latinx art at the museum, organized by chief curator Rodrigo Moura, curator Susanna V. Temkin, and guest curator María Elena Ortiz. The exhibition will feature 33 artists working in the United States, Puerto Rico, and for the first time, will extend to new geographies that reflect the complexities of diasporic flows, including artists based in the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.
The title States of Flow emphasizes plurality and a sense of movement, serving as a play on words about creative approaches and the fluidity of geographical borders and cultural exchanges. This phrase connects with diasporic themes, broadly defined as the dispersion, scattering, and flow of populations, languages, and cultures that inform the exhibition. The selected artists share interests related to transformation, the porosities of landscape and built environments, spiritual connections, collective memories, hybrid belongings, and material exchanges. This edition is built upon the framework of the acclaimed ESTAMOS BIEN – LA TRIENAL 20/21, the first survey of contemporary Latinx art in the United States. Additionally, States of Flow will be accompanied by a fully illustrated, bilingual publication.
About the Curators
- Rodrigo Moura: Curator, writer, and editor, currently serving as Chief Curator at El Museo del Barrio. He has curated exhibitions such as Cuerpo: Carlos Martiel (2024), ESTAMOS BIEN – LA TRIENAL 20/21, and Raphael Montañez Ortiz – A Contextual Retrospective (2022). Previously, he was Associate Curator of Brazilian Art at the Museu de Arte de São Paulo, where he curated significant exhibitions.
- María Elena Ortiz: Curator at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, where she has organized exhibitions like Surrealism and Us: Art of the Caribbean and African Diaspora (2024). Previously, she was a curator at the Pérez Art Museum Miami, where she organized both collective and solo exhibitions.
- Susanna V. Temkin: Curator at El Museo del Barrio, holding a PhD from the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University. She has worked on exhibitions such as Cuerpo: Carlos Martiel (2024) and Something Beautiful: Reframing the Collection (2023–2024).
About the Catalog
States of Flow – LA TRIENAL 2024 will feature a fully illustrated catalog of 360 pages, which will include curatorial essays and short pieces about the participating artists, written by invited collaborators. This catalog will be edited by the aforementioned curators and designed by professionals from São Paulo.
Exhibition Credentials
The Triennale 2024 is made possible by the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Foundation and receives support from various entities, including the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and the National Endowment for the Arts, among others. Public support is provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
This event promises to be a vibrant celebration rich in cultural diversity, showcasing the creativity and innovation of artists from various geographies.
