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Perspectives of a Piñata: Artist Gallery Talk with Roberto Benavidez (sold out)

Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 6 PM to 7 PM
Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
All Ages
$0-$14

Exhibiting artist and fine art paper sculptor, Roberto Benavidez, will speak about his art practice and why he chose the piñata as his primary medium. Using his works on view in Mingei's exhibition "Piñatas: The High Art of Celebration" as examples, Benavidez will walk you through how the piñata craft and its history influence his work.

This project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit www.calhum.org.

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Mingei International Museum
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Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park

1439 El Prado
San Diego, California 92101
619-239-0003
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