Unalienable Opens at the Branigan Cultural Center

Unalienable, the newest exhibition by local multimedia artist Angel Cabrales, will be open from Friday, October 2, until Saturday, February 6, 2027, at the Branigan Cultural Center. An opening reception will take place 5 – 7 p.m. on Friday, October 2, with the artist in attendance.

Unalienable draws inspiration from the first sentence from the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

The Borderlands can be seen as the nexus of dreams for many migrants, an Ellis Island within the Southwest. Through this exhibition, Cabrales explores the experiences of migrants pursuing the American Dream, highlighting their trials and tribulations, celebrated achievements, and the never-ending struggle needed to make these dreams attainable. Through large-scale three-dimensional works, Cabrales brings these ideas into physical form, creating immersive pieces that evoke the complexities of migration, identity, struggle, and the pursuit of a better life.

Angel Cabrales is a multimedia artist and arts educator based in the El Paso area. His work examines aspects of Latinx identity, immigration, inequality and histories, as a part of American culture that is sometimes misconstrued because of political and media rhetoric. Cabrales views everything as a potential artistic resource, providing him with a flexibility to utilize a variety of mediums and styles. He merges media with intangible elements to create interactive experiences that merge art with new technologies and the socio-political concerns of today.

The Branigan Cultural Center is located at 501 N. Main St. and is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. There is no admission charge. The museum is accessible from Roadrunner Transit Route 1 Stop 1. For additional information, visit the website at LasCruces.gov/Museums or call (575) 541-2221, TTY 711.