Soy de Tejas: A Statewide Survey of Latinx Art

April 05 - June 23,2024

From Arts Fort Worth:

"Arts Fort Worth welcomes the highly anticipated Fort Worth debut of Soy de Tejas: A Statewide Survey of Latinx Art. This dynamic exhibition, curated by Rigoberto Luna, which features over 90 works by nearly 40 contemporary artists native Texas and Texas-based Latinx artists.

​Soy de Tejas showcases the diverse talents and perspectives of Latinx creatives across the state. From multimedia installations to performance art, paintings, drawings, sculpture, and fiber art, the exhibition invites viewers to explore themes of identity, migration, mythmaking, displacement, and indigeneity while also celebrating the rich cultural traditions that unite these communities. The exhibition, which initially premiered at San Antonio's Centro de Artes Gallery to wide acclaim, has been praised its bold approach to bringing together artists from all corners of Texas.  The exhibition fills five of Arts Fort Worth's seven galleries, inviting viewers to forge new connections and explore intersections from a nexus of artists who ambitiously blaze a trail of contemporary artmaking, presenting fresh perspectives and experiences." 

Performance: June 15, 2024 | 3-4 pm
Christian Cruz performance June 15 begins at 3 PM

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