Artist Talk: Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves Ruiz

Sat Dec 13 2025 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm UTC-06:00

Intuit Art Museum | Chicago

Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
Publisher/HostIntuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
Artist Talk:  Alfonso \u201cPiloto\u201d Nieves Ruiz
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Artist Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves Ruiz in conversation at Intuit Art Museum
About this Event

Artist Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves Ruiz, whose work is currently on view in , discusses his practice and work featured in the exhibition.

Free with museum admission. Registration required with limited tickets available. Visit https://art.org/plan-your-visit for more information about museum admission.



Meet Piloto

Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves Ruiz is a visionary artist who transforms clay and discarded items into captivating works of art highlighting the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of communities and individuals who often go unseen.


Event Photos

Alfonso “Piloto” Nieves Ruiz, active in the United States, born Querétaro (Mexico), 1975. In the Name of Progress, 2017. Mixed media, approx. 69 5/8 x 26 x 24 in. Courtesy of the artist

Access Notes

Intuit Art Museum is accessible by ramp through our front entrance on Milwaukee Ave. The Artist Talk will take place on the first floor. Visit our website or contact [email protected] with questions related to accessibility. Masks are encouraged but not required at the Museum.


Your participation in an Intuit Art Museum program constitutes implied consent to be photographed, and for those images to be utilized by Intuit for educational, fundraising and marketing purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know and we’ll be happy to respect your wishes.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Intuit Art Museum, 756 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, United States

Tickets

USD 20.00

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