The artist says she wants to “confront people with beauty and pride and complexity.”
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Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza Blends Mexican Food, Art, and Culture
The chef’s Barrio Café in Metro Phoenix is home to the bold and the beautiful.
The Path Forward for a Classroom Focused on Art as Social Justice
A youth-centered arts nonprofit prioritizes creativity and radical joy as it looks to the future.
A Tender Mural Graces San Francisco’s Tenderloin District
Erlin Geffrard’s bright mural celebrates his parents and the struggle of working-class people.
How Judy Baca Redefined the Intersection of Art and Activism
Decades of entrenched art-world racism, gender bias, and resistance to overtly political displays in art have delayed a comprehensive treatment of Baca’s career until now.
Vermont Law School Is Right to Cover Over a Controversial Mural
Free speech is a fundamental right that should be protected. VLS’s decision, though, is not about the censoring of speech.
Black Artists Are Brightening Detroit With Murals
A Black-led, open-air mural festival lends visibility to the Black artists in this city.
Murals Watch Over Jerusalem Neighborhood, a Silent Protest Against Displacement
The large murals by Palestinians and international artists depict the eyes of famous philosophers, activists, and artists.
Diego Rivera’s Largest Portable Fresco Mural Is Now at SFMOMA
The museum has 76 of Rivera’s works, and next summer, many will be on display when it hosts the show Diego Rivera’s America.
The Hand-Painted Signs and Murals of Latinx LA
Sign painters and muralists have helped create the visual language of Los Angeles.
Barcelona City Council Steps in to Preserve a Little-known Keith Haring Mural
The mural is tucked behind the DJ booth at a former nightclub, which is slated to become a home for seniors.
After Budweiser Unexpectedly Paints Over Street Murals in India, Artists Band Together
“What happened is unfortunate, but it’s highlighted how important these works are to people from all walks of life,” said Hanif Kureshi, co-founder of St+art India.