Artistic Practice: Roxana Velásquez in Conversation with Artist Betsabeé Romero

Friday, October 30 6:00 p.m. Speakers: Roxana Velásquez, Maruja Baldwin Executive Director and CEO at The San Diego Museum of Art, and Betsabeé Romero, Artist MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater Presented in conjunction with the Museum’s Día de los Muertos celebration, this special conversation introduces internationally acclaimed Mexican artist Betsabeé Romero. In dialogue with SDMA Executive Director and CEO Roxana Velásquez, Romero will discuss her artistic practice, the themes of memory, migration, identity, and cultural heritage that define her work, and the inspiration behind her site-specific project for the Museum. This conversation offers audiences an opportunity to meet the artist behind one of the season’s most anticipated installations and to discover how contemporary art can bridge tradition and innovation. Following the lecture, guests are invited to enjoy a guided tour led by our docent team. Please note, this lecture is in-person only and held at the MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater in Balboa Park. $15 members and students | $20 seniors and military | $30 nonmembers Get Tickets This lecture is presented as a part of the Guest Lecture Series, which offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts from the art world to share their insights and knowledge on topics related to art history, art theory, and the museum’s collections. Sponsored by The San Diego Museum of Art Docent Council. Featured at top right: Photo of Betsabeé Romero at Green Carpet: The 12th Player event on August 8, 2026, at The San Diego Museum of Art.