Miguel Bendaña Brings Global Art to El Paso's Falstaff Project

Miguel Bendaña, an artist and curator who just moved from New York to El Paso, has kicked off three exhibitions at The Falstaff Project, owned by Daniela Lastra. The first show, called 'That Lovely Land of Might-Have-Been,' included pieces from artists like Mindy Rose Schwartz, Lucie Stahl, and local talent José Villalobos. Bendaña's idea of 're-regionalism' aims to connect El Paso with the wider southwestern region. Following this, the second exhibition featured Chelsea Culprit, and the third, titled 'Sad Cowboy,' showcased Detroit artists Israel Aten, Cay Bahnmiller, and Dylan Spaysky. He plans to continue with more exhibits from October to December and three more from January to July 2027, promoting intercultural dialogue and unveiling new art. The article also touches on El Paso's past as an inland sea.