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Kobe & Gianna Bryant Are Honored With Murals Worldwide

Araceli CruzJanuary 29, 2020July 21, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 29, 2020July 21, 202004272

As the world grieves the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, memorials continue to be erected in their name. But the vigils and memorials are just one way fans are expressing their sorrow for the fallen former...

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10 Latinx Murals Created for Hispanic Heritage Month You’ve Got to See

Araceli CruzOctober 14, 2019July 24, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 14, 2019July 24, 2020010828

Art evolves. From cave paintings to town square statuary, the expression of public art — how it’s consumed and crafted — constantly changes and expands. Latinx artists have always been at the forefront of public art, from Diego Rivera...

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El Pollo Loco Restores Los Angeles Murals with Augmented Reality

Yvette MontoyaSeptember 17, 2019July 28, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaSeptember 17, 2019July 28, 202002650

Although a changing neighborhood can usually be hidden indoors, the sense of identity and community is also changed forever on the outside. The whitewashing of Latinx neighborhoods is not just a term used to describe gentrification, it also describes the...

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13 of the Best Selena Murals in the U.S.

HipLatinaNovember 9, 2018September 1, 2020

by HipLatinaNovember 9, 2018September 1, 2020010327

Selena Quintanilla is an icon—a legend. Whether through t-shirts, Halloween costumes, or celebrations, we always find a way to keep her memory alive. One of the best ways to immortalize a superstar is by splashing their image on a wall,...

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10 Gorgeous Houston Murals Created By Latinxs

Sonia RamirezAugust 14, 2018September 14, 2020

by Sonia RamirezAugust 14, 2018September 14, 202008306

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and a picture is a worth a thousand words. Nowhere does this ring truer than the murals in Houston, Texas. Home to some of the most talented Latinxs artists doing...

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HipLatina Style: 5 Latina-Created Murals With A Message

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 16, 2018September 29, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 16, 2018September 29, 20202 3857

Artists have long served as the voices of a generation, calling out injustice with their work and bringing light to important issues. The following six murals were created by Latinas, using vibrant colors and stunning visuals to inform as much...

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Chicana Muralist Judith Baca Receives National Medal of Arts

Sofía AguilarMarch 27, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMarch 27, 20230389

History was made in the White House earlier this month when President Biden awarded the National Medal of Arts and the National Humanities Medal to not one but four Latinx changemakers including musician José Feliciano, painter Antonio Martorell, and poet...

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Gentefied Delivers Lots of Brown Love and Laughter

Cristina EscobarFebruary 24, 2020July 23, 2020

by Cristina EscobarFebruary 24, 2020July 23, 202007356

Watching Gentefied, I started off nervous. My social media feed has been full of shout outs for the show for months with the chatter only getting louder when it finally dropped Friday on Netflix. I so wanted this rare show...

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El Paso Walmart Shooter Charged with Hate Crimes

Virginia IsaadFebruary 7, 2020July 22, 2020

by Virginia IsaadFebruary 7, 2020July 22, 202002040

The Department of Justice charged the man accused of killing 22 people and injuring 23 others during the Walmart shooting in El Paso Aug.3, 2019 with 90 federal charges, including 45 federal hate crimes after he reportedly targeted the Latinx...

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Mexican Artist & Activist Isabel Cabanillas Murdered in Juárez, Mexico

Virginia IsaadJanuary 24, 2020July 20, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 24, 2020July 20, 202003850

Activist, feminist, single mother and artist Isabel Cabanillas de la Torre”s body was found Saturday with bullet wounds on her chest in Ciudad Júarez, Chihuahua, Mexico sparking demonstrations calling for justice. Cabanillas went missing Friday night after leaving a bar...

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10 Latinx Artists Whose Works You Must See

Virginia IsaadJanuary 21, 2020July 20, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 21, 2020July 20, 2020028337

When it comes to art in the Latinx community, while we’re passionate about legendary Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, for this list we wanted to make a point to highlight contemporary artists that have connected with art lovers and fans on...

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A Selena Themed Catrina Statue Is Coming to Texas for Día De Los Muertos

Araceli CruzSeptember 16, 2019July 28, 2020

by Araceli CruzSeptember 16, 2019July 28, 202004849

When I first saw Pixar’s Coco, I loved seeing Frida Kahlo and Maria Felix depicted as calacas — also known as Day of the Dead skeletons. I also wondered what it would be like to see another Latinx icon in...