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Artspeak Radio with The National Toy & Miniature Museum and Hugo Ximello-Salido
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Duration: 01:00:03
Publish Date: 2026-03-23 22:23:26
Description: Artspeak Radio, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 9am -10am CST, 90.1fm KKFI Kansas City Community Radio, streaming live audio www.kkfi.org Producer/host Maria Vasquez Boyd artist/gallery owner Hugo Ximello Salido and Dr. Madeline Rislow, Curator/Sr. Manager of Learning and Engagement DR. MADELINE RISLOW, Curator/Sr. Manager of Learning and Engagement, The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures- The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, 5235 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri, is opening a new exhibition on March 28, 2026, titled Native Arts in Miniature. This exhibition explores diverse tribal traditions, family heritage, and creative innovations expressed by Native American artists working in miniature. Video interviews and written interpretation will highlight artists’ voices discussing their artworks, techniques, and inspirations. ABOUT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF TOYS AND MINIATURES The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures educates, inspires, and delights people of all ages by collecting, displaying, and interpreting toys and miniatures that illuminate diverse narratives and cultural heritage. Located on the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus, the Museum exhibits the world’s largest collection of fine-scale miniatures and one of the nation’s largest collections of historically significant toys on public display. For more information, call 816.235.8000 or visit www.toyandminiaturemuseum.org. March 27: Native Arts in Miniature Opening Reception | The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures (audience: all) April 22: Meet the Experts: Jim Swearingen | The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures (Kenner toy designer for Star Wars action figures) (audience: adults) July 13-17: Art of the Imagination Summer Camp: Storybook Summer | The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures (audience: children, grades 3-6) Toy & Miniature Museum is located at 5235 Oak St. KCMO www.toyandminiaturemuseum.org HUGO XIMELLO SALIDO- Mexican American artist Hugo Ximello-Salido created a mural at the Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City. The work dedicated to highlighting Mexican roots and cultural identity, will be part of the Consulate’s Mural Program. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Ximello-Salido is a self taught multidisciplinary artist recognized for his unique ability to blend Mexican folkloric symbols with contemporary social themes. His work is distinguished by the incorporation of traditional elements such a La Catrina, musical instruments, resplandores (traditional Oaxacan headdresses) papel picado, and Talavera techniques, all reinterpreted through a modern lens in rich color, texture, and meaning. Through his distinctive artistic approach, Ximell0-Salido has transformed the walls of one of the consulate’s offices, creating a mural that celebrates Mexican cultural heritage. Ximello-Salido’s mural joins a growing collection created by artist Pedro Trueba, Vicente Medellin, Maurico Zuniga, and Giselle Garza- the latter mentored by Professor Juan Padilla Mayer to transform the consular facilities into a cultural space that honors the richness of Mexican art. The official inauguration of the Consulate’s Mural Program, featuring Ximello-Salido’s work alongside all participating artists will take place in September 2026 during Mexican Independence Day celebrations in an event open to the public. This celebration will allow the community to experience the complete collection of murals that transforms the consulate into a vibrant space of Mexican art and culture. Hugo Ximello-Salido is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersections of culture, identity, and language. His passion for art stems from a family of artists in Guadalajara, Mexico. His work has garnered international recognition and is part of permanent collections at educational and cultureal institutions throughout the United States. He is the creator of the acclaimed documentary project, MUXE: The Language of Art & Culture which explores gender fluidity in Oaxacan culture.  
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