love this! i do caution against wholeheartedly attributing misfitness to latinidad-which as an identity is formed in direct rejection/assimilation/theft/contrast to indigenous and a black culture in latin america/diaspora.
Such an interesting read after last night attending the opening of Arleene Correa Valencia work and hearing her speak at the UMFA (Utah Museum of Fine Arts), especially about how farm workers are invisible and using pieces of their clothing in her art. Powerful work, powerful words.
love this! i do caution against wholeheartedly attributing misfitness to latinidad-which as an identity is formed in direct rejection/assimilation/theft/contrast to indigenous and a black culture in latin america/diaspora.
Yes 100%%!
Such an interesting read after last night attending the opening of Arleene Correa Valencia work and hearing her speak at the UMFA (Utah Museum of Fine Arts), especially about how farm workers are invisible and using pieces of their clothing in her art. Powerful work, powerful words.
Fabulous essay.
I loved this. So much to think about per usual, thanks for writing this !!