The Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at the University of Texas at El Paso is presenting "Iterations of Interrupted Space," an exhibition curated by the duo Un Dique (Octavio Castrejón and Alonso Robles). Selected through the center's Genius Loci open call, the show features works from eight of Un Dique's projects since 2023, including a video of DJ Conejx performing in a Juárez market, Nayeli Hernandez's installation exploring masculinity and grief, and Mariana Ajo's prints on shifting beauty standards. The exhibition transforms the gallery into a space where art becomes ephemera, documenting past events and happenings.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the Rubin Center's commitment to supporting regional creatives through its Genius Loci initiative, which provides a platform for curatorial practices from the El Paso-Juárez border region. Un Dique's work addresses the lack of permanent exhibition spaces in Juárez by creating temporary projects in non-traditional venues, fostering emerging artists and cross-cultural dialogue. The show also raises questions about how curatorial work can itself be curated, offering a meta-commentary on exhibition-making and the role of curators in shaping artistic narratives.