Jul 11, 2024 · Department of Cultural Affairs

Saints & Santos: Picturing the Holy in New Spain Debuts July 20, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY July 11, 2024

Hello,

What: Discover the divine: "Saints & Santos: Picturing the Holy in New Spain" debuts at New Mexico Museum of Art.

Who: This extraordinary showcase explores the profound role of saints and their visual representations in New Spain, a viceroyalty of the Spanish Empire from 1521 to 1821, encompassing modern-day Mexico, Central America, and the US Southwest.

Where: New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM

When: July 20, 2024, to January 11, 2025

Why: See how saintly devotions, carried from Rome to Mexico, evolved across the vast territories of New Spain, adapting to local cultures and artistic traditions.

See the Press Release here

### If you’re interested in hearing more, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thanks, Greg Gurule greg.gurule@dca.nm.gov 505.469.9730

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