FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wichita, Kansas – 05/15/2026

Wichita, Kansas – 05/15/2026– WAM is thrilled to host this nationally touring exhibition of artworks by some of the most impressive and innovative glass artists working today: brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre. Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective will display intricate blown glass and mixed media pieces at WAM Saturday, May 30 – Sunday, September 6, 2026.

This exhibition is organized by The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino and curated by Selene Preciado.

Rich in imagery, and infused with provocative, humorous elements exploring art, history, and material culture, viewers will be captivated by each object. Working with glass, resin, lenticular prints, and carefully chosen objects, the brothers create work inspired by Mexican folk art, popular culture, religious imagery, consumer culture, and mythology. Many elements of the exhibition, including the title and curatorial framework, echo the creative process of the artists, serving as an allegory of their intellectual pursuits, their technical use of materials and media, and their use of wordplay and poetic riddles.

“These sculptures are so complex, you simply must see them in person to believe them! Rich in imagery, and infused with provocative, humorous elements exploring art, history, and material culture, viewers will be captivated by each object. Working with glass, resin, lenticular prints, and found objects, the brothers create work inspired by Mexican folk art, popular culture, religious imagery, consumer culture, and mythology. Many elements of the exhibition, including the title and curatorial framework, echo the creative process of the artists, serving as an allegory of their intellectual pursuits, their technical use of materials and media, and their use of wordplay and poetic riddles. Are you as intrigued as we are?” Dr. Tera Lee Hedrick, Curator, Wichita Art Museum

Exhibition Details

Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective

May 30–September 6, 2026

Wichita Art Museum

FREE for WAM members

$12 for adults/seniors | $3 SNAP EBT

FREE for college students w/ID + youth 18 & under

Public programs engaging Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective:

Opening-Day Celebration

Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 1 PM

Free and open to the public

· La Sagrada Familia Performs Matachín Dance

· Spanish- and English-Language Artist Talks with Einar and Jamex de la Torre

Spanish-language talk | 1:30 PM + English-language talk | 2:30 PM

Hear from Einar and Jamex de la Torre, in their own words, about how they collide pop-culture references and history into glossy surfaces and dazzling imagery.

Family ArtVenture: Looking Through Collidoscope

Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 11 AM – 3 PM

Free and open to the public

Turn, twirl, and tinker through a kaleidoscope of activities for all ages led by local Hispanic and Latino artists, organizations, and businesses. Visit food trucks outside, find joy in live dance and music, make art inspired by the de la Torre brothers, and grab a seat in the exhibition for bilingual StoryTimes.

WAM Night Pop-Up Party: Collidoscope Edition

Friday, July 31, 2026 | 6 – 8 PM

Free and open to the public

Celebrate the bold creativity of the de la Torre Brothers during an evening of art, music, and community. See cars under the stars local lowrider car clubs, join the dance floor, and roll up your sleeves with local artists.

Senior Wednesday: Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM

FREE for WAM members | $2 public (seniors 55 & older)

Gallery hosts share their knowledge and insights about the featured exhibition.

Exhibition Credit Organized by The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. Curated by Selene Preciado.

2026 exhibitions and public programs are generously supported by the Downing Foundation. All museum exhibitions receive generous sponsorship from the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum and the City of Wichita.

Presenting Sponsor:

F. Price Cossman Memorial Trust- INTRUST Bank, Trustee

Supporting Sponsor:

Connie D. Bonfy

About the artists

Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, and now living both in San Diego and Baja California, Einar and Jamex de la Torre have navigated life on both sides of the border and have a unique vision of the Latino experience and American culture. Einar de la Torre connects this exhibition to this vision: “The complexities of the immigrant experience and contradicting bicultural identities, as well as our current life and practice on both sides of the border, really propel our narrative and aesthetics,” he said. “We are truly honored for our work to tour museums across the United States.”

For more information about the exhibition and events: wam.org/collidoscope

Wichita Art Museum:

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