Alejandro Glass opens his pop-up show exploring identity, Jewish heritage, and the experience of diaspora through mixed-media installations combining personal and cultural symbolism.
Alejandro Glass presents Rewrite the Map, a pop-up exhibition exploring identity, Jewish heritage, and the journey from Mexico to New York City. The installation combines personal and cultural symbolism, from the Statue of Liberty to the flag of Israel, to tell stories of diaspora, belonging, and artistic vision.
Alejandro Glass, a Mexican Jewish artist living in New York City, is presenting "Rewrite the Map," a pop-up exhibition at the 8th Project Gallery in Chelsea. This marks the artist's first time showing at the gallery, bringing together personal and cultural symbolism to explore themes of identity, heritage, and diaspora.
The exhibition speaks directly to Glass's experience of being Jewish and living in New York City, weaving together elements that reflect both his Mexican heritage and his current life. The installation incorporates symbols including the Statue of Liberty and the flag of Israel, creating a visual narrative about belonging and the artist's journey from Mexico to the city.
Beyond this exhibition, Glass is working on one of his most ambitious projects: sending a Mezuza to the Moon, which will be presented at The Jerusalem Biennale in September 2026. This undertaking demonstrates the artist's commitment to exploring identity and cultural meaning on an unconventional scale.
Alejandro Glass is a Mexican Jewish artist living in New York City who is presenting his pop up exhibition called 'Rewrite the Map' at the 8th Project Gallery in Chelsea, New York City for the first time.
The exhibition speaks about identity, specifically about being Jewish and being in New York City, and explores the artist's heritage and journey as a Mexican Jewish artist.
One of his most ambitious projects is sending a Mezuza to the Moon, which will be presented at The Jerusalem Biennale in September 2026.
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