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Juan Fuentes
Tex-Mex, by Juan Fuentes

2023

About the Item

Medium: linocut Year: 2023 Image Size: 18 x 24 inches Edition Size: 10 Chicano tattooed couple with emblems of Aztlan and the United States. As a cultural activist/artist/printmaker, Juan Fuentes has dedicated his career to being part of a global movement for social change. His works address issues relating to local communities of color, social justice, and international struggles for liberation. Fuentes' relief printing process follows closely the social realist tradition of Latin American artists such as Jose Guadalupe Posada and Leopoldo Mendez. His personal focus has been on using the figure or portrait as a means to tell a story, elaborating on the human condition. Fuentes's works are in a growing number of museums throughout the United States, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
  • Creator:
    Juan Fuentes (1950, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU308214168512

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