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Documentary Screening - Conquista
2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Join us for a screening of “Conquista” followed by Q&A with directors Joshua Moroles and Robert Espericueta and artist Uriel Landeros.
Documentary Screening: Conquista
June 13, 2024
6:00-8:00 PM
In the ever-evolving and often inscrutable world of modern art, few events have stirred as much controversy and intrigue as the daring act committed by an enigmatic artist known only as “Conquista.” In a world where art oscillates between profound expression and extravagant valuation, Conquista’s story stands out as a remarkable tale of defiance, mystery, and an audacious challenge to the status quo.
“Conquista” is directed by Joshua Moroles & Robert Espericueta
Rated PG-13
$10 Admission for Screening
Free for IMAS Members
Seating is limited. Pre-registration recommended.
TicketsSynopsis:
This full-feature documentary “Conquista” is a riveting documentary that tells the incredible story of a daring artist who shook the art world to its core. In 2012, a man calling himself “Conquista” walked into the Menil Collection museum in Houston, Texas, and spray-painted over a rare 1929 Picasso painting worth a staggering $78 million.
What followed was a cat-and-mouse game that spanned several continents, as Conquista eluded authorities. The American government was on the hunt for the mysterious artist, and the art world buzzed with speculation about his motives and identity.
The film takes viewers on a thrilling ride as it pieces together the events leading up to the brazen act of vandalism, and delves into Conquista’s background and artistic vision. Reenacted Interviews with art experts, museum curators, and law enforcement officials provide insight into the significance of the Picasso painting, and the repercussions of the crime.
As the story unfolds, the film raises provocative questions about the value of art, the power of individual expression, and the lengths to which people will go to make their mark on the world. “Conquista” is a must-see for anyone interested in the intersection of art, crime, and cultural identity.
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“Conquista Doc” has won awards:
Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival
Texas Film Festival
FDCLA Corpus Christi
Hollywood Gold Awards
New Jersey Film Awards
New York Movie Awards
Vegas Movie Awards
South Texas International Film Festival

Opening Reception - 4th Annual Members' Juried Art Show
2024-10-05 17:00 - 19:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States

Clay Sculptures - Adult Art Workshop
2024-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Clay Sculptures Adult Art Workshop
Sunday, October 19, 2024
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$20 per participant | $15 for IMAS Members
Get creative as you hand-build your own modern sculpture with air dry clay in this adult art workshop. This workshop includes a guided tour of the exhibit Ella by Nour Kuri.
For participants 17 years and older.

Artist Talk with Conquista | Rompiendo el cielo
2024-11-23 14:00 - 15:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
When the sky’s the limit, what happens when you break the sky? Artist, muralist, and social sculptor Uriel Landeros (Conquista) will give a talk about his work on Rompiendo el cielo, on exhibit at the IMAS.
Artist Talk with Conquista
November 23, 2024
2:00-3:00 PM
at the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)
Included with General Admission ($0-9) | Free for IMAS Members
About the Exhibit “Rompiendo el cielo”

LEGO Printmaking | Youth Workshop
2025-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
LEGO Printmaking
Sunday, March 16, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$25 | $20 IMAS Members
Looking for new and interesting ways to create art? Explore printmaking in with LEGOS! This workshop includes a special look at prints from the permanent collection and all the materials needed to create your own pixel inspired print!
This workshop is for participants ages 10-15.

Pedro Fernández Live
2025-08-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Payne Arena, 2600 N 10th St, Hidalgo, TX, 78557, United States
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/pedro-fernandez-ave-fenix-tour-2025-hidalgo-texas-08-09-2025/event/3A0062519C3D2BE4

Alejandro Fernández - De Rey a Rey
2025-09-05 20:30 - 23:00 | Payne Arena, 2600 N 10th St, Hidalgo, TX, 78557, United States
Mexican music icon and 2X Latin Grammy winner Alejandro Fernandez’s new tour titled ‘De Rey a Rey’, will consist of a tribute to his iconic father Vicente Fernandez who passed away in 2021. Vicente was known as Mexico’s King of Ranchera music (El Rey de la Música Ranchera) and continues to inspire a whole new generation of Latino artists as well as remaining a highly influential cultural icon in Mexico and beyond.

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/alejandro-fernandez-de-rey-a-rey-hidalgo-texas-09-05-2025/event/3A006150CAD04482
