October 2, 2026 – February 6, 2027
Unalienable is our exhibition by local multimedia artist Angel Cabrales at the Branigan Cultural Center. The exhibit will be open from Friday, October 2, 2026, until Saturday, February 6, 2027.
Unalienable draws inspiration from the first sentence of 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 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 the 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.
