Meet the Artist Adrián Viajero Román – Archivos Vivos
@ The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
3015 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Opening Saturday, April 26th, from 10:30AM - 1PM
On view through Saturday, January 17th
This special guided tour, led by the artist himself, will offer a deeper look into the inspiration, stories, and creative process behind the powerful mixed-media installation.
Archivos Vivos (Living Archives) explores themes of memory, migration, identity, and resistance—drawing from historical archives and lived experiences of Puerto Rican communities. Through this intimate tour, Viajero will share his personal connection to the work, as well as the cultural and political forces that helped shape it.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage directly with the artist and connect with the narratives embedded in the art. Whether you’ve seen the exhibition before or this will be your first time, the tour will add new layers of meaning and insight
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The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture proudly presents our new exhibition, “Archivos Vivos” by Adrian Viajero Roman.
“Archivos Vivos” is an immersive exhibition that explores the emotional, historical, and cultural layers of Puerto Rican identity, migration, and resilience. Through personal, familial, and collective narratives, the exhibition reflects on the themes of memory, loss, survival, and cultural preservation, focusing on the experiences of Puerto Rican communities both on the island and in the diaspora.
Key to the exhibition is the use of archival materials—vintage photographs, historical documents, and found objects—that serve as tangible links to the past. These materials deepen the connection to the Puerto Rican experience, emphasizing the importance of memory in understanding the present and future.
The exhibition honors the resilience of Puerto Rican people, celebrating their triumphs and struggles. Through a blend of visual art, installation, and poetry, “Archivos Vivos” invites viewers to reflect on identity, belonging, and the collective journey of Puerto Rican communities while highlighting the ongoing process of rebuilding, healing, and preserving culture and heritage.
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