Artist Talk: Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves Ruiz

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Intuit Art Museum | Chicago, IL

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Artist Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves Ruiz in conversation at Intuit Art Museum
About this Event

Artist Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves Ruiz, whose work is currently on view in , discusses his practice and work featured in the exhibition.

Free with museum admission. Registration required with limited tickets available. Visit https://art.org/plan-your-visit for more information about museum admission.



Meet Piloto

Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves Ruiz is a visionary artist who transforms clay and discarded items into captivating works of art highlighting the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of communities and individuals who often go unseen.


Event Photos

Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves Ruiz, active in the United States, born Querétaro (Mexico), 1975. In the Name of Progress, 2017. Mixed media, approx. 69 5/8 x 26 x 24 in. Courtesy of the artist

Access Notes

Intuit Art Museum is accessible through the Museum's ramp entrance on Milwaukee Ave. The program will be seated and will take place in the Center for Learning and Engagement Opportunities.

Masks are encouraged but not required at Intuit Art Museum.

Visit IAM's website or contact [email protected] with questions related to accessibility.


Your participation in an Intuit Art Museum program constitutes implied consent to be photographed, and for those images to be utilized by Intuit for educational, fundraising and marketing purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know and we’ll be happy to respect your wishes.

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Where is it happening?

Intuit Art Museum, 756 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, United States

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Tickets

USD 15.00

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