Let’s Talk About Art: Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle – A Want for Nothing

Join us for a two-part experience exploring the newest solo exhibition by internationally acclaimed artist Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle, A Want for Nothing, on view at DePaul Art Museum. This special program begins with a virtual session on Tuesday, October 1 from 1–2 PM, featuring a conversation with curator Ionit Behar, PhD, followed by an in-person guided tour on Wednesday, October 2 at 1 PM at the museum (935 W. Fullerton, Chicago).

In A Want for Nothing, Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle (b. 1961) presents a new body of work that invites us to meditate on the role of art in society. His practice challenges traditional ideas of function and beauty by crafting objects that appear utilitarian but reveal unexpected meaning—or functionality—often tied to larger sociopolitical or environmental issues. With a deep commitment to the sensory and intellectual experience of the viewer, Manglano-Ovalle asks us to slow down and confront ambiguity, encouraging a contemplative encounter that blurs the boundary between personal and shared experience. This site-specific installation draws us into the present moment and poses a resonant question: How do we respond to the work, right here, right now?

Let’s Talk About Art is part of Hyde Park Art Center’s Artful Aging programming, designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and connection for adults aged 65+. Each session offers a welcoming space to explore art and ideas—together—with no prior experience required.

Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, DePaul Art Museum (DPAM) is committed to presenting inclusive, thought-provoking exhibitions that bridge academic and public communities. Through a focus on underrepresented voices and socially engaged practices, DPAM serves as a cultural hub for dialogue and discovery.

Ionit Behar, PhD, is a curator and scholar whose work centers on contemporary art’s relationship to politics, identity, and space. Known for her thoughtful and community-centered approach, she brings both academic rigor and accessible conversation to her curatorial work.

This program is free but space is limited to 25 participants.

Sign up now to reserve your spot and experience this powerful exhibition with a supportive, art-loving community.

Host or Publisher Hyde Park Art Center