Artists often use whatever materials they can find, creating works that reflect on the socioeconomic realities of their surroundings.

Ana Karina Zatarain
Ana Karina Zatarain is an architect and writer based in Mexico City.
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How Criticisms of Roma Have Revealed American Biases
Assuming an audience’s prior knowledge of Mexican culture and major events is a powerful way of centering the Mexican experience.
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The Limits of Art in One of Mexico’s Most Violent Cities
The city where I grew up, Culiacán, is home to three generations of drug lords — and a peculiar outdoor garden filled with contemporary art.