Are you a visual artists that addresses immigration issues in your work? CultureStrike is curating an exhibit at a large conference this year in San Jose and we want to see your work. Please send your submissions to Julio Salgado by June 7 at julio@culturestrike.net
Artist Workers of the World, UNITE!
CNà en Español interview on using the monarch butterfly as a symbol fom migration
If you’re in the San Joaquin area, be sure to check out the current exhibition at the Arte Américas cultural center, “Trianguo.” It features art from Julio Salgado, Ernesto Yerena and myself. Both Julio and I will be at the opening reception on 5/25, from 2 to 5 pm. The show runs through June 23rd.
This limited-edition, short sleeved t-shirt dress features 5 Inks printed on a form-fitting, 100% Fine Jersey cotton garment. The image was designed by me and represents the manner in which people exchange ideas and emotions. You can see this and more here: http://favianna.flyingcart.com/?p=detail&pid=90&cat_id=
In solidarity with the people of Guatemala. In solidarity with the pueblo Ixchil. Let no one deny the loss the people suffered because a genocide imposed by the State of Guatemala and back by the Imperialist U.S. they cannot wash their hands of the blood. These injustices s NOT be denied. We will always remember. The land will always remember.
My interview for mamas day in collaboration with strong families
A piece I created in collaboration with Strong Families for Mamas Day. You can also send yo mama an e-card featuring art from myself and numerous other artist participating in this initiative. We must continue together working to ensure every person has the rights, recognition and resources to thrive
More than a 100 Artists, Musicians, Writers, Filmmakers, Comedians, Producers, and Performers are Calling on President Obama and Congress to Pass Just and Humane Immigration Reform!
Members of the creative community who are speaking out for humane reform include Russell Banks, W. Kamau Bell, Ross Bleckner, Margaret Cho, Teju Cole, Chuck D, Rosario Dawson, Zack De La Rocha, Junot Díaz, Abigail E. Disney, Dave Eggers, Shepard Fairey, Eric Fischl, John Leguizamo, Yo-Yo Ma, Mira Nair, Robert Redford, R.E.M., The Roots, Sarah Silverman, Jose Antonio Vargas, Colson Whitehead, and many more!!
BREAKING!!! Today over 100 Artists, Musicians, Writers, Filmmakers, Comedians, Producers, and Performers Call on President Obama and Congress to Pass Just and Humane Immigration Reform!
Members of the creative community who are speaking out for humane reform include Russell Banks, W. Kamau Bell, Ross Bleckner, Margaret Cho, Teju Cole, Chuck D, Rosario Dawson, Zack De La Rocha, Junot Díaz, Abigail E. Disney, Dave Eggers, Shepard Fairey, Eric Fischl, John Leguizamo, Yo-Yo Ma, Mira Nair, Robert Redford, R.E.M., The Roots, Sarah Silverman, Jose Antonio Vargas, Colson Whitehead, and many more!!
The youth leaders of YES, Youth Empowered in the Struggle, worked with local artists led by Raoul Deal to create street art to promote migrant rights and the May Day marches
The Taller Tupac Amaru is a shared studio based in the Fruitvale. Malaquias Montoya was an originator for doing community based screen printing workshops in the Fruitvale. He is a huge inspiration to us!