Radiant Geometries: Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Contemporary Art at Rice University
From September 4 to December 19, 2026, Rice University's Moody Center for the Arts will host 'Radiant Geometries: Vectors of Knowledge from the Indigenous Americas.' This exhibition highlights Indigenous perspectives on mathematics, science, and technology. Among the participating artists are Melissa Cody, Nanibah Chacon, and Eamon Ore-Giron, showcasing a diverse range of works. Noteworthy contributions include Sara Flores's art on interspecies connections and Patrick Martinez's sculpture inspired by pre-Columbian themes. The launch event will feature speeches from artists Chacon and Montoya Lecaros, alongside performances by Danza Azteca Macuilxochitl and a discussion with Ore-Giron.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Radiant Geometries: Vectors of Knowledge from the Indigenous Americas' at Rice University's Moody Center for the Arts
- Runs September 4 - December 19, 2026
- Features 11 artists: Melissa Cody, Nanibah Chacon, Jordan Ann Craig, Patricia Domínguez, Sara Flores, Kite, Natalia Montoya Lecaros, Patrick Martinez, Cisco Merel, Caroline Monnet, Eamon Ore-Giron
- Includes paintings, sculptures, textiles, video works, and site-specific commissions
- Opening reception with remarks by Nanibah Chacon and Natalia Montoya Lecaros
- Public programming includes collaboration with Danza Azteca Macuilxochitl and Nameless Sound
- Eamon Ore-Giron in conversation with Rice Professor Lori Boornazian Diel and Steven Gullberg, Professor of Cultural Astronomy at the University of Oklahoma
- Themes: Indigenous knowledge systems, math, science, technology, relational teachings
Entities
Artists
- Melissa Cody
- Nanibah Chacon
- Jordan Ann Craig
- Patricia Domínguez
- Sara Flores
- Kite
- Natalia Montoya Lecaros
- Patrick Martinez
- Cisco Merel
- Caroline Monnet
- Eamon Ore-Giron
- Lori Boornazian Diel
- Steven Gullberg
- Patrick
Institutions
- Rice University
- Moody Center for the Arts
- Danza Azteca Macuilxochitl
- Nameless Sound
- University of Oklahoma
Locations
- Houston
- United States
- Cacaxtla
- Mexico