March 14, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Join us for an engaging artist talk with the De La Torre Brothers, celebrated sibling collaborators known for their vibrant, mixed-media sculptures and blown-glass works that explore cultural identity and artistic innovation. In this special program, the artists will share insights into their life in art, creative process, and the influences that shape their work. The conversation will include a discussion of two pieces currently on view at the Museum – Rites of Passage and Easy Rider – offering visitors an opportunity to learn directly from the artists about the concepts, themes, and techniques behind these compelling works. This event promises to deepen your appreciation of contemporary art and the De La Torre Brothers’ unique artistic vision.
A light reception begins at 6:00 pm with the talk following at 6:30 pm
Image: Einar and Jamex De La Torre. Photo courtesy of Josué Castro.
Advance tickets recommended.
Museum members: $25
Non-members: $30
About the Artists
Collaborating brothers, Einar and Jamex De La Torre, were born in Guadalajara, Mexico in the early sixties. In a sudden family move, the brothers moved to the United States in 1972, going from a traditional Catholic school to a small California beach town. They both attended California State University at Long Beach. Currently, the brothers live and work on both sides of the border. The complexities of the immigrant experience and contradicting bicultural identities, as well as their current life and practice on both sides of the border, inform their narrative and aesthetics.
The Brothers have been collaborating in earnest since the 1990s. Over the years, they have developed their signature style, featuring mixed-media work with blown-glass sculpture and installation art. Their pieces represent a multifaceted view of life that reflects a complex and humorous aesthetic that could be seen as multi-layered baroque.
Artist Talk: The De La Torre Brothers
