Abuela’s House

National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

September 6, 2025 through July 18, 2026

Abuela’s House transcends the traditional notion of an exhibition; it is a love letter to identity, cultural inheritance, craftsmanship, and home. This exhibition is an intimate exploration of the enduring creative and personal influence of the artist’s maternal great-grandmother, and a celebration of the magic of time, wisdom, and love channeled by a single person. Each of the seventeen scenes realized by Destyni “Desi” Swoope’s own hands are a true mix of paint, found objects, and an eclectic collection of fabric.  Abuela’s House encourages us to understand that the colors of our lives come directly from the seeds our ancestors sowed for us, and we now have the opportunity to bloom freely, wildly, and on our own terms. Ultimately, Desi patchworks the spirit of the Puerto Rican/Caribbean women who have carried on for generations, whose traditions and beliefs inspired her to dream for them and for herself. Curated by Zee Lopez Del Carmen.

Information for Your Visit:

National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture

3015 W Division St.

Chicago, IL 60622

Tuesdays through Thursdays: 10 am – 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm; Closed on Sundays and Mondays

Free and open to all

https://nmprac.org/exhibitions/abuelas-house/

For more information, contact: Ignaik Cruz-Perez, Lead Docent; ignaikcp@nmprac.org

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