Moderated by Chief Curator Esther Hernandez, explore the themes present in Adán De La Garza’s exhibition at Union Hall and learn more about the artist’s creative practice. There will be time for audience Q&A. This event is free and open to all!
About the exhibition
Desert is a solo exhibition by artist Adán De La Garza, a speculative fiction narrative exploring the near future and the events leading to environmental collapse on Earth. The exhibition features new video-based works depicting an ever-expanding desert that relentlessly pursues climate migrants, chronicling Earth's gradual desertification.
Desert is made possible by support from Denver Theater District
The exhibition is on view October 16, 2026 - January 23, 2027.
Visit the gallery during open hours Wednesday through Saturday, 12 - 6pm.
About the artist
Adán De La Garza
Adán De La Garza is an interdisciplinary artist and curator based in Denver, Colorado. Working across video, sound, performance, and photography, his practice examines the dire circumstances of late stage capitalism, political stagnation, and environmentalism. Heavily invested in DIY ethics, Adán is deeply engaged in Denver's experimental arts community through projects such as Collective Misnomer, Dizzy Spell, and Denver Month Of Video. Adán holds a BFA in Photography from the University of Arizona and an MFA in Interdisciplinary Media Arts Practices from CU Boulder.