LatinaLista — Her real name is Sandra Fabara and this Ecuadorian transplant to New York City is more widely known by her street alias — Lady Pink. Lady Pink is considered one of the most famous graffiti artists of all time. Ironically, she never would have even entered the male-dominated world of graffiti had it [...]
Video: Contest combines subjects of tequila and murals for an artistic cocktail celebrating Latino life
LatinaLista — Tequila and murals. Two very different things with one commonality — Mexico. So, it’s not too surprising that a Mexican tequila producer would create a contest incorporating their product and honoring Latino life in the United States. Tequila producer, Jose Cuervo, put out a call last year for artists to submit their art [...]
Intrn’l Video: South American street artists receive recognition at home with first-ever urban art festival
LatinaLista — Latino street artists are known for marching to a different beat where they mix culture with art in their colorful murals and abstract graffiti drawings. Many talented street artists from South America have routinely participated in art festivals in the United States and Europe, showcasing their works. It was time South America had [...]
Mujeres Muralistas: Chicano Park Female artists
By Rita Sanchez La Prensa San Diego Editor’s Note: In this article Rita Sanchez proudly recognizes the women who have contributed to the Parque and its murals. She features women who have designed, supervised and painted murals since 1973, as well as women who participated in the creation of the Parque. With media attention devoted [...]