The Latino Cultural Center in Dallas announced on April 28 that it is presenting two new exhibitions: “The Goals of Painting” by Mexican artist Jazzamoart and “El Mundo es un Juego” by artist and architect Rodrigo de la Sierra. Both exhibitions are curated by cultural consultant Elena Catalan and will be open to the public through May 22.
These exhibitions aim to highlight the intersection of art, culture, and global themes as Dallas prepares to welcome visitors from around the world. The shows are free for all attendees at the Latino Cultural Center.
“The Goals of Painting” explores how soccer can inspire creativity, unite cultures, and spark dialogue. Jazzamoart began working with soccer as an artistic theme in 1986 when he was invited by Mexico’s National Institute of Fine Arts to create works related to the sport. The exhibition reflects on soccer not just as a game but as a worldwide phenomenon.
“El Mundo es un Juego,” presented alongside “The Goals of Painting,” features a bronze and iron sculpture introducing de la Sierra’s character Timoteo. Curator Elena Catalan describes Timoteo as “a global symbol of contemporary human reflection,” communicating through irony and humor despite lacking physical features like a mouth. The piece is intended to encourage viewers to reflect on modern society.
Jazzamoart (Javier Vázquez Estupiñán) is an interdisciplinary artist from Irapuato, Guanajuato who has held over 500 solo exhibitions in institutions such as Museo Reina Sofía, The Bronx Museum, Rijksmuseum, MOLAA, Palacio de Bellas Artes, and Museo de Arte Moderno in Mexico City. Rodrigo de la Sierra has exhibited his work internationally for more than fifteen years; Forbes magazine named him one of the Top 10 Most Creative Mexicans in the World in 2021.
The Latino Cultural Center operates Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., located at 2600 Live Oak St., Dallas.
