The Gallery at Hotel Willa is honored to present Josh Tafoya: WOVEN, a debut solo exhibition from Taos-based fiber artist and fashion designer Josh Tafoya. On view from August 8 through October 31, 2025, the show highlights the full breadth of Tafoya’s creative work—from handwoven textile art to high-concept couture showcased at Paris Fashion Week.
The Gallery at Hotel Willa is honored to present Josh Tafoya: WOVEN, a debut solo exhibition from Taos-based fiber artist and fashion designer Josh Tafoya. On view from August 8 through October 31, 2025, the show highlights the full breadth of Tafoya’s creative work—from handwoven textile art to high-concept couture showcased at Paris Fashion Week.
This exhibition celebrates Tafoya’s evolution as an artist deeply rooted in Northern New Mexico while also engaging in global conversations around fashion, identity, and tradition. Tafoya is a recent LVMH Prize Semi-Finalist 2025 and 2023 CFDA Interim Member. WOVEN brings together sculptural fiber pieces, wearable art, and fashion-forward design in a vibrant display of artistry, discipline, and vision. This is the first solo exhibition of Tafoya’s work in Taos. The artist states, "I'm honored to share my world and my vision of our traditional crafts, with my home of Taos".
The public is invited to an opening reception on Friday, August 8, from 5–8pm, featuring a runway show and special performance by UNBOUND at 7pm that will animate and celebrate the intersection of fashion, fiber, and movement central to Tafoya’s practice. UNBOUND is a collaborative performance and community
project by Sarah Hogland-Gurula, Lupita Salazar, and Gabriel Carrion-Gonzales that uplifts the artists' Genizaro ancestors, lineage and culture.
“Josh’s work is a powerful blend of skill, vision, and cultural storytelling,” says Matt Thomas, Director of The Paseo Project. “His ability to move between fiber traditions and high fashion with such authenticity is truly exciting. We’re delighted to share this work with his community here in Taos.”
Organized by The Paseo Project, WOVEN is the latest installment in the year-round exhibition program at The Gallery at Hotel Willa, which showcases contemporary work by local and regional artists. The curators would like to thank the Museum of International Folk Art for their assistance.
Exhibition Dates: August 8 – October 31, 2025
Opening Reception: August 8, 5–8pm. With runway show and special performance by UNBOUND at 7pm
Location: The Gallery at Hotel Willa, 233 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, New Mexico 87571
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About Josh Tafoya
Josh Tafoya is a textile artist born and raised in the American Southwest that works within the concepts of his Spanish, Genizaro, Chicano heritage. Furthering his home's traditional craft. A reflection of his New Mexican home’s rich textile history. Coming from a Ranching grandfather and a Weaving grandmother, brought him full circle. Infusing his knowledge of traditional Spanish loom weaving, with his experience in New York Fashion. Tafoya is a recent LVMH Prize Semi-Finalist 2025 and 2023 CFDA Interim Member. Always exploring old and new techniques into his weavings and garments, each taking ideas from the other influencing the process. Keeping old traditions alive, and furthering a continuing conversation of New Mexican heritage and craft. A new vision of “American Fashion” and a reclamation of the “Southwestern Look”. https://www.joshtafoya.com/