Welcome to the Hugo Gaban Gallery in Santa Fe, where Contemporary Mexican art thrives, drawing inspiration from Mexican folk culture's vibrant traditions and colors. As you immerse yourself in our space, it is vital for us and our visitors to acknowledge that O'gah'poh geh Owingeh (White Shell Water Place), now known as Santa Fe, rests on the ancestral lands of the Tewa people. These lands are also connected to the Pueblo, Apache, and Diné communities, whose enduring presence enriches our understanding of art, culture, and heritage. We honor and celebrate their ongoing stewardship of this land, weaving their stories into the vibrancy of our artistic expression.
-We acknowledge that the Hugo Gaban Gallery is located in O'gah'poh geh Owingeh (White Shell Water Place), now known as Santa Fe, NM., the ancestral homeland of the Tewa people. We honor and celebrate past, present, and future stewardship of this land.
-We acknowledge that the Hugo Gaban Gallery is located in O'gah'poh geh Owingeh (White Shell Water Place), now known as Santa Fe, NM., the ancestral homeland of the Tewa people. We honor and celebrate past, present, and future stewardship of this land.
Located in downtown Santa Fe
a block from the Main Plaza
Plaza Mercado
Suite 108A
112 W San Francisco St.
Santa Fe, NM
~Best access through Water St~
WATCH OUR GRAND OPENING:
From México via the Midwest ~
by Brian Sanford
A February exhibit at Hugo Gabán, Gender Fluidity in its Complexity, explores “the three-dimensional ensemble of instruments expressing the deepest understanding for gender fluidity.” It includes his documentary MUXE: The Language of Art & Culture, about gender fluidity in Mexico’s Oaxaca state. The documentary is set to be screened at several locations in Kansas City and two in Chicago, as well as in Oaxaca, Guadalajara, and Mexico City, Ximello-Salido says.
Open Hours:
Friday through Sunday
11AM - 5PM
Private showings by appointment
(816) 288-7169
Monday through Thursday
I'm usually at my studio
5 minutes from downtown Santa Fe
If you would like to see what's my latest creation,
please contact me at (816) 288-7169
Location:
201 N El Rancho Rd,
Santa Fe, NM
Friday through Sunday
11AM - 5PM
Private showings by appointment
(816) 288-7169
Monday through Thursday
I'm usually at my studio
5 minutes from downtown Santa Fe
If you would like to see what's my latest creation,
please contact me at (816) 288-7169
Location:
201 N El Rancho Rd,
Santa Fe, NM
Currently exhibiting at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The Fineness of Gender Fluidity, 2023
Hugo Ximello-Salido
Mexican, born 1982
The Finesse of Gender Fluidity, 2023
Acrylic, ink, tinted resin, brass, copper tape, nailstacks, textiles (resplandor/huipil grande) copper lights, mixed media on canvas.
I am interested in the intersection of gender fluidity and cultural traditions. The huipil grande, or resplandor, is a majestic ancestral headdress of the indigenous Zapotec peoples of Oaxaca, Mexico. It crowns the exposed bones of the painted figure, echoing La Catrina, the sacred Día de los Muertos symbol, representing the duality of life and death. The lettering on the sides of the canvas acknowledges the presence of third-gender expression throughout the world, deeply inspired in particular by the Muxe, a third-gender in Zapotec culture.
Mexican, born 1982
The Finesse of Gender Fluidity, 2023
Acrylic, ink, tinted resin, brass, copper tape, nailstacks, textiles (resplandor/huipil grande) copper lights, mixed media on canvas.
I am interested in the intersection of gender fluidity and cultural traditions. The huipil grande, or resplandor, is a majestic ancestral headdress of the indigenous Zapotec peoples of Oaxaca, Mexico. It crowns the exposed bones of the painted figure, echoing La Catrina, the sacred Día de los Muertos symbol, representing the duality of life and death. The lettering on the sides of the canvas acknowledges the presence of third-gender expression throughout the world, deeply inspired in particular by the Muxe, a third-gender in Zapotec culture.
Artists and art are multilayered ~
Each artist in this exhibition is a nuanced individual, with many layers informing their identity and the stories they tell through their art. Among them are their experiences, passions, and roles in our community. These layers are interwoven with strong personal ties to Mexico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Colombia, Uruguay, and Peru.
Like the artists themselves, their art is also multifaceted—composed of layers of subject matter, materials, and meaning. At the intersection of these layers, there is evidence of lived experiences. Artists also reckon with immigration and LGBTQIA+ issues as well as address family dynamics, ancestral relationships, healing, place, and more. While some of these layers reveal, others purposefully protect and conceal.
The power to authentically tell one’s own story is significant. It can foster connection, promote understanding, preserve history, and signify resilience. For this exhibition, the artists wrote labels to accompany their art and recorded audio interviews.
Each artist in this exhibition is a nuanced individual, with many layers informing their identity and the stories they tell through their art. Among them are their experiences, passions, and roles in our community. These layers are interwoven with strong personal ties to Mexico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Colombia, Uruguay, and Peru.
Like the artists themselves, their art is also multifaceted—composed of layers of subject matter, materials, and meaning. At the intersection of these layers, there is evidence of lived experiences. Artists also reckon with immigration and LGBTQIA+ issues as well as address family dynamics, ancestral relationships, healing, place, and more. While some of these layers reveal, others purposefully protect and conceal.
The power to authentically tell one’s own story is significant. It can foster connection, promote understanding, preserve history, and signify resilience. For this exhibition, the artists wrote labels to accompany their art and recorded audio interviews.
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS:
SEPTEMBER 2023- SEPTEMBER 2025,
Finalist Artist Hugo Ximello-Salido by juros of the
"New Mexico Only Purchase Initiative", NM
Finalist Artist Hugo Ximello-Salido by juros of the
"New Mexico Only Purchase Initiative", NM
The Art in Public Places Program enriches New Mexico's public spaces through an innovative and diverse public art collection. Since its inception in 1986, the program has placed more than 2,500 works of art in all of New Mexico's 33 counties. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of the arts in New Mexico, the Southwest, and nation while building a dynamic public art collection for the State of New Mexico.
The Tuning of Gender Fluidity
26" x 18" x 10"
Violin, brass/Copper wire, Mixed media on Antique Wooden Table
26" x 18" x 10"
Violin, brass/Copper wire, Mixed media on Antique Wooden Table
The Tuning of Gender Fluidity was acquired by Mesilla Valley Community of Hope as part of their public permanent art collection - Funded by the art in Public Places Program New Mexico Arts
Department of Cultural Affairs
This sculpture is part of a series of works exploring gender fluidity. The de-constructed and re-configured manner of presenting the fiddle suggests how our perceptions of gender can be tuned just like an instrument. The light emanating from the body of the instrument depicts a breakthrough in this boundary as we achieve a better understanding of the many, equally valid ways gender can be expressed and perceived.
Strata Gallery is located in Santa Fe, NM which is the ancestral homelands of the Oga Po’geh, meaning White Shell Water Place. We recognize that this land is just one piece of a larger, boundless terrain for Indigenous peoples: the Tewa and the Jicarilla Apache.
~125 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe,NM~
Juror Show
"Inner Sanctuaries: Exploring Domestic Spaces"
The Radiance of Gender Fluidity, 2021
The Radiance of Gender Fluidity is a composition inspired by time, which (alongside culture and art) shapes our perception of gender and how we define it. The Resplandor is a regional garment worn in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in which intricate cotton lace patterns create an amazing display. By transforming the Resplandor, the artist is suggesting that we look at the influence of time within our cultures, shaping a map of anthropological awareness.
April 23rd - May 10th
Opening Reception April 26th , 5-7PM |
"Prism" is a contemporary fine art brokerage representing artists, curating fine shows & exhibitions, facilitating sales, and shipping & installing artwork.
~210 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM~
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East Tennessee State University
232 Sherrod Dr, Johnson City, TN |
The Slocumb Galleries are supported by the ETSU Department of Art & Design, an advisory Gallery Committee comprised of select faculty who reviews proposals, the Slocumb Galleries Student Society (SGSS) and the Friends of the Slocumb Galleries whose membership range from volunteers and sponsors from the academic and local communities.
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"Corazón Latino"
August, 2nd ~ September, 27th
Opening Reception August 3rd 5-7PM
Opening Reception August 3rd 5-7PM
"The Path to Gender Fluidity, 2021"
A Tactile & Textiles Sculptural artwork installation measuring over 29 feet.
A Tactile & Textiles Sculptural artwork installation measuring over 29 feet.
Panel N.1 Oaxaca Centra Valleys
Created in Mexico with traditional textiles, this sculpture is inspired by the topography of Oaxaca, where the Sierra Madre del Sur and the Mixtec Mountain ranges make the state one of the most diverse in terrain. The work represents the discovery of gender fluidity as a journey and the awareness that gender can be perceived through many lenses, including through the history of the Zapotec culture that still resonates today. The lighter path shows the way towards a better understanding of gender fluidity and the Muxe community's culture and traditions, as well as celebrating the personal discovery of such a rich culture and its Zapotecan heritage.
N. 6 The Pacific Ocean
About the Artist~
Hugo Ximello-Salido (B. 1982) is a multidisciplinary, Mexican artist whose work explores cultural identity, personal identity, communication, connection, and more. Born and raised in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, Ximello-Salido’s natural creativity and passion for creating art stems from a family background full of artists. Upon moving to the United States, new inspirations emerged from initial cultural shocks, new communities, and new relationships, which prompted him to develop his own style and techniques.
Ximello-Salido’s early work was primarily inspired by the traditions and colors of Mexican folk culture. Through a fusion of folkloric symbols, old-world history, and explorations of language and contemporary social issues, the artist creates a dialogue about identity and culture that abounds with color, texture, and meaning. He continues to find inspiration in the intersection of various communities, especially the Mexican and LGBT communities, and strives to convey distinct yet universal perspectives to the viewer through his work.
Ximello-Salido practiced and lived in Kansas City for many years and built strong, ongoing relationships with local artists and institutions. While in Kansas City, his artwork was extensively exhibited in educational settings and at prominent museums (including the Nelson-Atkins and the Kansas City Museum), as well as at many libraries, galleries, art centers, and art fairs. Having recently relocated to Santa Fe, New Mexico, he finds himself inspired by its natural beauty, cultural vibrance, and renowned art scene.
Ximello-Salido’s artwork have been exhibited in galleries and at events in Mexico, across the United States (including at Agora Gallery in New York City), and in Europe, and the artist has been featured in several print articles and documentaries.
Ximello-Salido's current project features his documentary -MUXE: The Language of Art & Culture -an artist's journey through the perception of Gender Fluidity in Oaxaca, Mexico. World Premier on Friday, June 28th, 2024 at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO, 7:00PM CT.
Overlapping with the year long Latino/Hispanic Exhibition “A Layered Presence- Una Presencia Estratificada” October 2023-September 2024, where Ximello-Salido's art piece inspired by gender fluidity "The Finesse of Gender Fluidity" will be still on displayed allowing spectators a better understanding of Gender Fluidity, Art & Culture.
Recent showings of Ximello-Salido’s work include:
-MARCH 2024, Mesilla Valley Community of Hope, Public Art-"The Tuning of Gender Fluidity"- Las Cruses, NM
-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2024, Slocum Galleries, "Corazón Latino", Johnson City, TN
-JUNE 28TH 2024, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art ~World Premiere -"MUXE: The Language of Art & Culture" Kansas City, MO-
-JUNE 12th- JULY 6th 2024, Prism Arts~Gruet Winery "Gender, Culture & Tradition" Santa Fe, NM
-APRIL 23rd- MAY10th 2024, Strata Gallery, "Inner Sanctuaries: Exploring Domestic Spaces", Santa Fe, NM
-FEBRUARY 2024, Hugo Gabán, "Gender Fluidity in Its Complexity", Santa Fe, NM
-OCTOBER 2023- SEPTEMBER 2024, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, "A Layered Presence", Kansas City, MO
-SEPTEMBER 2023- SEPTEMBER 2025, Finalist Artist by juros of the "New Mexico Only Purchase Initiative", NM
-MAY 2023- PRESENT- Kansas City Kansas Community College, "The Path to Gender Fluidity", Kansas City, KS
-NOVEMBER-JANUARY 2023, 80 Santa Fe Gallery, "Small Works", Overland Park, KS
-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2023, Kansas City Artists Coalition, "Art For All", Kansas City, MO
-JULY-OCTOBER 2023, Southwest Virginia Community College, "Corazon Latino" Ellen Elmes Gallery", Cedar Buff, VA
-JULY 2023, Art Santa Fe, "Art Week Santa Fe" Contemporary art & Design Fair, Santa Fe, NM
-JULY 2023, Parade of Homes Santa Fe, "31st Annual Parade of Homes" , Santa Fe, NM
-JULY-AUGUST, 2023- Electra Gallery, “Cosmic Threads”, Santa Fe, NM
-JULY 2023 - Santa Fe Convention Center, "Art Santa Fe", Santa Fe, NM
-JUNE-JULY 2023, Interurban Arthouse, "Queer Narratives Festival", Overland Park, KS
~JUNE - JULY 2023- Ghostwolf Gallery, “Superfunkadelic”, Albuquerque, NM
~JUNE -JULY 2023 - 80 Santa Fe Gallery “Oh the Places We’ll Go” , Overland Park, KS
~MAY -JULY 2023 - Nelson Fine Art Center, "Corazon Latino" , Johnson City, TN
-MAY 2023 - East Tennessee State University, "Corazon Latino Festival" , Johnson City, TN
-MARCH/MAY 2023, East Tennessee State University-Tipton Gallery, "Conditional Surroundings" , Johnson City, TN
-FEBRUARY 2023, Union Station Kansas City, "MAYA: Indigenous and Latino Art Exhibit", Kansas City, MO
-JULY 2022, Buttomwood Gallery, "Rhythm & Revel", Kansas City, MO
-JUNE 2022, Interurban Arthouse, "The Queer Experience" Overland Park, KS
-JUNE 2022, The Studio Door, "Proud+ Art Exhibition", San Diego, California
-MARCH 2024, Mesilla Valley Community of Hope, Public Art-"The Tuning of Gender Fluidity"- Las Cruses, NM
-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2024, Slocum Galleries, "Corazón Latino", Johnson City, TN
-JUNE 28TH 2024, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art ~World Premiere -"MUXE: The Language of Art & Culture" Kansas City, MO-
-JUNE 12th- JULY 6th 2024, Prism Arts~Gruet Winery "Gender, Culture & Tradition" Santa Fe, NM
-APRIL 23rd- MAY10th 2024, Strata Gallery, "Inner Sanctuaries: Exploring Domestic Spaces", Santa Fe, NM
-FEBRUARY 2024, Hugo Gabán, "Gender Fluidity in Its Complexity", Santa Fe, NM
-OCTOBER 2023- SEPTEMBER 2024, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, "A Layered Presence", Kansas City, MO
-SEPTEMBER 2023- SEPTEMBER 2025, Finalist Artist by juros of the "New Mexico Only Purchase Initiative", NM
-MAY 2023- PRESENT- Kansas City Kansas Community College, "The Path to Gender Fluidity", Kansas City, KS
-NOVEMBER-JANUARY 2023, 80 Santa Fe Gallery, "Small Works", Overland Park, KS
-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2023, Kansas City Artists Coalition, "Art For All", Kansas City, MO
-JULY-OCTOBER 2023, Southwest Virginia Community College, "Corazon Latino" Ellen Elmes Gallery", Cedar Buff, VA
-JULY 2023, Art Santa Fe, "Art Week Santa Fe" Contemporary art & Design Fair, Santa Fe, NM
-JULY 2023, Parade of Homes Santa Fe, "31st Annual Parade of Homes" , Santa Fe, NM
-JULY-AUGUST, 2023- Electra Gallery, “Cosmic Threads”, Santa Fe, NM
-JULY 2023 - Santa Fe Convention Center, "Art Santa Fe", Santa Fe, NM
-JUNE-JULY 2023, Interurban Arthouse, "Queer Narratives Festival", Overland Park, KS
~JUNE - JULY 2023- Ghostwolf Gallery, “Superfunkadelic”, Albuquerque, NM
~JUNE -JULY 2023 - 80 Santa Fe Gallery “Oh the Places We’ll Go” , Overland Park, KS
~MAY -JULY 2023 - Nelson Fine Art Center, "Corazon Latino" , Johnson City, TN
-MAY 2023 - East Tennessee State University, "Corazon Latino Festival" , Johnson City, TN
-MARCH/MAY 2023, East Tennessee State University-Tipton Gallery, "Conditional Surroundings" , Johnson City, TN
-FEBRUARY 2023, Union Station Kansas City, "MAYA: Indigenous and Latino Art Exhibit", Kansas City, MO
-JULY 2022, Buttomwood Gallery, "Rhythm & Revel", Kansas City, MO
-JUNE 2022, Interurban Arthouse, "The Queer Experience" Overland Park, KS
-JUNE 2022, The Studio Door, "Proud+ Art Exhibition", San Diego, California
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