The Wexner Center for the Arts at Ohio State University opened its spring 2026 exhibition season February 14 with five artists, including two Latin American artists whose work draws on environmental and technological themes. The exhibitions run through May 24, 2026, with free admission, and an opening celebration was held February 13.

Peruvian artist Ximena Garrido-Lecca presents a participatory installation rooted in pre-Hispanic Andean and Mesoamerican traditions, exploring the symbolism of seeds, plants, metals, and fibers. The work engages themes of seed conservation, climate change, and environmental policy, incorporating audience participation, physical display, and sound elements. Brazilian artist Vitória Cribb’s contribution is a 2025 animated short film using science fiction and storytelling to examine how technology reshapes personal identity and the nature of online existence. Cribb led a public talk at the Wexner Center’s The Box video exhibition space on March 12.

The spring season also features work by Hew Locke, Eric N. Mack, and Naeem Mohaiemen. The opening celebration on February 13 included live jazz by pianist Kenny Barron. Ohio State University’s Center for Latin American Studies highlighted the inclusion of Garrido-Lecca and Cribb as part of the university’s ongoing engagement with Latin American arts and culture.

Source: OSU Center for Latin American Studies