An exhibition of works by local artists explores the theme of immigration and highlights the journeys and experiences encountered during migration and displacement. As immigrants themselves, some artists choose to reflect on and share their personal stories through the process of creating their art.
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The Latin American Festival will feature representatives from 19 countries
This year, the Latin American Festival, now in its 32nd year, will feature 19 special guests representing the various Hispanic communities that bring the city of Charlotte to life…
Nico Amortegui: An Immigrant on the Walls of Charlotte
There’s a saying that Nico Amortegui lives by: “Every beginning is difficult.” In his case, that’s exactly how it was when he started a new life as an immigrant, arriving with his parents at age 17 and embarking on a self-taught career in art.
Metamorphosis
By Jesus Redondo
Child of the mountains,
valleys, gorges, and the weeping
of springs,
carved bark
half a century on,
how much have they changed
those dreams
that you never
managed to sketch in
native strokes
Nelly Tamez's book: The Transformation of the Farm
I’m going to start this article by telling a new story. The story of Nelly Tamez, a Mexican woman with a deep sense of connection to her Mexican roots, to her essence, and to her literature…
GALZAK A.C.; a little piece of Mexico in your suitcase
Acercar la cultura a los mexicanos inmigrantes, radicados en los Estados Unidos, y promover el arte tradicional de los pueblos de México es uno de los propósitos de la Asociación Civil Galzak. Con base en Oaxaca, México, este grupo busca mostrar el verdadero origen de la artesanía mexicana en el extranjero, para evitar que grandes corporativos plagien los diseños originales…