Declaration of Immigration

My work will be included in the exhibition Declaration of Immigration at the National Museum of Mexican Art.

A Declaration of Immigration is an exhibition that depicts many of the experiences and viewpoints within U.S. immigrant communities. The works of over 70 artists will help visitors increase their understanding of this complex issue by providing immigrant perspectives that are seldom included in the national debate. As a vital part of the democratic process, artists and community-based institutions play a critical role in any civic dialogue and struggle for social justice. Immigration is indisputably the foundation upon which this country was built. The National Museum of Mexican Art has a responsibility to take a proactive stance, and provide a platform from which many immigrants can speak out – especially at a time in our history, when once again, countless immigrants are being scapegoated and blamed for many of the nation’s problems. This exhibition will launch the Museum’s three-year commitment to immigrant centered programs.

Opening on
The 4th of July, 2008
10am – 5pm.

Curated by
Cesáreo Moreno

Research Assistance by
Silvia Rivera

Exhibition continues through
September 7th

ARTISTS:
Jaishri Abichandani
Jesus Barraza
David Avalos
Margarita Cabrera
Alma Carrillo
Charlie Carrillo
Victor Cartagena
Melanie Cervantes
Juan Angel Chavez
Javier Chavira
Juan & Ricardo Compean
Carlos Cortez (1923-2005)
Miguel Cortinas
Ana Laura de la Garza
Jamex & Einar de la Torre
Eduardo de Soignie
Alejandro Diaz
Fidencio Duran
Jose Esquivel
Ana Teresa Fernandez
Carlos Fresquez
Eric J. García
Edgar Heap of Birds
Patric “Pato” Hebert
Esther Hernández
Nicholas Herrera
Anni Holm
Benito Huerta
Luis Jimenez Jr. (1940-2006)
Nicario Jimenez
Hee Jin Kang
Betty Lee
Samella Lewis
Yolanda Lopez
Juan Carlos Macías
Noelle Mason
Dylan Miner
Diana Molina
Delilah Montoya
Malaquías Montoya
Dominique Moody
Julio Cesar Morales
Oscar Moya
Adrian Paci
Josue Pellot
Tony Perez
Dulce Pinzón
Salvador Pizarro
Alfred Quiroz
Fanny Rabel
Favianna Rodriguez
Roberto Rosique
Marianne Sadowski
Hector Silva
Khoua Thao
Consuelo J. Underwood
Vincent Valdez
Carmilla Valdivia
Kathy Vargas
Rachel Weaver Rivera &
Ingrida Sljuvienne
Mario Ybarra Jr.

VIDEOS:
Sergio de la Torre
Orlando Lara
Dolissa Medina
Diana Molina
Camilo Ontiveros
Luz María Sanchez
Lee Serrie