On view June 4 – Aug. 8, 2026

Reception: June 4, 2026, 5-8 PM

Ancestral Future: Taíno Archives is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring Taíno, Arawak, and Borikén (Puerto Rican) identity through Indigenous futurism. Spanning two floors and featuring artists Gabriel-Bello Díaz, Adrian Pacheco, and Brenda Palomino, the exhibition brings together fashion garments, mixed-material accessories, photography, sculpture, and augmented reality (AR) to create an immersive, living archive.

Blending ancestral knowledge with contemporary and digital practices, the work reimagines Indigenous presence as dynamic, evolving, and future-facing. Garments and objects act as vessels of memory and transformation, while the layers of digital fabrication and augmented reality provides both real and speculative worlds. Visitors are invited to engage beyond the physical installation.

Rather than a static record, Taíno Archives proposes an archive that is alive and one that carries the past forward while imagining expansive Indigenous futures.

About the Artist

Gabriel-Bello Díaz, also known as GÄBO, is a Puerto Rican multidisciplinary artist, designer, and educator based in Seattle, Washington. With academic training in architectural engineering, sustainability, and robotics, Díaz bridges architecture, digital fabrication, and fine art to explore culture, identity, and collective storytelling. His work spans painting, sculpture, custom fashion, and wearable design, often incorporating technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting alongside traditional handcraft.

Díaz approaches art as a collaborative practice, regularly working with photographers, videographers, designers, and other artists to create interdisciplinary projects and public experiences. In addition to his studio work, he mentors over thirty artists and hosts artist talks and workshops that bring together creative communities to exchange ideas and support one another’s growth. These gatherings often draw dozens of artists and emphasize resource-sharing, experimentation, and collective learning.

Through his work, Díaz builds spaces where art, technology, and community intersect, encouraging creative risk-taking while uplifting artists and expanding opportunities within Seattle’s cultural landscape.

ARTS at King Street Station is a dynamic space for arts and culture in the heart of the city, dedicated to increasing opportunities for communities of color to generate and present their work. Visit us Wednesday – Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM, and until 8 PM on First Thursdays. The gallery is located at 303 S Jackson St, Top Floor, Seattle, WA 98104.