Retablos and Icons: The Blessings of Jesus Christ on Home Altars with Dr. Elizabeth ZarurApril 11th, 2023; 5:30pm-6:30pmThe Zane Bennett Collection Study Room (RM 106)
Dr. Elizabeth Zarur, guest curator for collaborative exhibitions between the Museum of Russian Icons and the University Art Museum at New Mexico State University, will be joining us to discuss Mexican retablos and Russian icons. She will talk about their styles, themes, materials, techniques, and iconographies. Dr. Zarur will share a brief history of icons, retablos, and the political situations in Russia and Mexico that led to the propagation of these religious objects in home altars. Her curated exhibition, Icons & Retablos: The Blessings of Christ on Home Altars in the Margie and Bobby Rankin Retablo Gallery will be open late for viewing prior to the presentation.