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MexiCan
By Mexican Cultural Center DuPageSociety & Culture
MexiCan episodes
- Episode 18-The history of Mexican print making and Chicago printmaking scene. Join our conversation with René Arceo, a printmaker from Michoacán who has greatly impacting printmaking in Chicago.
Join our host Angie Nieto as she talks with printmaker René Arceo. From Michoacán, Mexico, René Arceo came to Chicago and studied at the Art Institute before joining the National Museum of Mexican Art. René has worked with Chicago Public Schools, and created galleries and project opportunities that have grown Mexican printmaking in Chicago and beyond. This fascinating discussion also speaks to the long history that dates back to Mexican indigenous forms of printmaking up through the growth of popularity in José Guadalupe Posada's forms of socially conscious printmaking.
50 min - BTS Episode 17: A conversation with Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez
After our last episode with Ms. Catalina Diaz, our Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information and thoughts regarding the details Catalina shared about Communities for Immunities 2021 Grant and featured public art mural in Aurora.
Also updates on Alebrijes: Creatures of a dream world, Giovanni's opening exhibit and much more.
It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Porque somos latinos, somos MexiCan.
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Contact your host at: [email protected]
42 min - Episode 17-An up-and-coming female Mexican American artist’s perspective. Join our conversation with Catalina Diaz, an artist who took part in our Communities for Immunities 2021 Grant
Join host Angie Neito in her conversation with Catalina Diaz, a young Mexican American artist whose work can be seen in West Chicago as part of our Communities for Immunities 2021 Grant and featured public art mural in Aurora. Hear how her perspectives and inspirations impact her work as she uses art as a form of cultural expression.
Please notice:
Alebrijes: originally from Mexico City, from creator Pedro Linares. The Art form was later adopted in Oaxaca by one of its pioneers Manuel Jiménez Ramírez.
35 min - BTS of episode 16: A conversation with Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez about the episode with Giovanni Arellano, artistic inspirations and familial foundation.
After our last episode with Angie talks with Giovanni Arellano. Our Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information and thoughts regarding the detail of the up-and-coming West Chicago artist whose work is being featured by the MCC in a new exhibition this February and March. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message
52 min - Episode 16-How art can inspire expression in young artists. Join our conversation with Giovanni Arellano a West Chicago artist sharing the processes behind his new exhibition at the MCC
Welcome to our first episode of 2022 where we talk with Giovanni Arellano, an up-and-coming West Chicago artist whose work is being featured by the MCC in a new exhibition this February and March. Giovanni discusses his artistic inspirations and familial foundation for the love of creative expression. Join our host Angie Nieto and Giovanni to discuss his Fiendsco brand of ink work and how he is growing his process and style.
49 min - BTS: It all began with a dream and bringing the right people together. Podcasting, our experiences in this journey we call MexiCan Podcast.
Join our conversation with MexiCan Podcast Host Angie Nieto, as she joins the recording of BTS with MexiCan Producer Fernando Ramirez and Chair of the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, Sara Phalen. In this episode, we reminisce about the beginning of MexiCan, the experiences and lessons we have gained, and the wonderful people we have met. This has truly been an amazing journey, we have been given the opportunity to interview amazing personalities representing, and advocating our beautiful Mexican culture. We hope that you have enjoyed this time with us and continue to support the work with do in promoting, educating, and highlighting Mexico's music, art, culture and most importantly, Mexico's people.
It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan.
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To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: [email protected]
48 min - Episode 15- Art transcends cultural boundaries and borders, art unites: Join our conversation with Visual Artist Esperanza Gama, sharing about her advocacy through art, and what inspires her work
Join our conversation with amazing, talented, and kind Mexican visual artist Ms. Esperanza Gama. She has dedicated her entire career, and her life to art. She began painting at a very young age, and has utilized her craft to bring awareness to social issues, and at the same time showcase our Mexican culture. Esperanza has traveled the world and has perfected her technique, she's a very professional artist with an incredible heart and passion. See our details section to find Ms. Gama and the many places her art is displayed at.
Video Bio of Ms. Gama- https://youtu.be/qNSPTMNtUdA
Latino ArTchive- https://iuplr.org/chicago-artchive/artchive/index/chicagolatinoartchive/artists-profiles/artist-profile/GamaEsperanza.html
Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/esperanzagamaart
Contact your host Angie Nieto-
53 min - BTS of episode 14: A conversation with Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez about Fernando's interview with Mr. Aaron Johnson Ortiz Director of Arts and Cultural Engagement at CLUES
After our last episode with Mr. Aaron Johnson Ortiz, our Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information and thoughts regarding the details Mr. Johnson Ortiz, Director of Arts and Cultural Engagement at CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio) shared about The Day of the Death Festival in Minnesota. Fernando shares his experience and observations of the festival and comments on his interview with Mr. Johnson Ortiz.
It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan.
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Contact your host at: [email protected]
50 min - Episode 14: Art, History, Education, and Heritage: A conversation between MexiCan Producer Fernando Ramirez and Aaron Johnson Ortiz Director of Arts and Cultural Engagement at CLUES
Join our conversation with MexiCan Producer Fernando Ramirez and Aaron Johnson Ortiz, Director of Arts and Cultural Engagement at CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio). Aaron has dedicated a huge part of his life to community engagement, cultural awareness, and creating professional development opportunities for artist. Aaron is a leader in the field of art and culture for Latino/Mexican artist in the Minneapolis area. After a long preparation period, and a difficult year filled with so much loss and pain, Minnesota faced tremendous trauma, not only because of COVID, but also with the senseless murder of George Floyd. This year, CLUES put together a beautiful festival to celebrate Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Death) in honor of the lives we lost, the community, and the people affected by COVID. The Festival highlighted a Mexican tradition dedicated to honor our beloved deceased with love, respect, and beauty. Enjoy this honest conversation with these two leaders of the Mexican Culture, they will explain the ins and outs of putting together an event to showcase our beautiful culture, art, and history.
To contact this episode's guest, visit: https://clues.org/about/meet-our-team/meet-clues-leadership/
To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: [email protected]
57 min - BTS of episode 13: A conversation with Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez about the episode with Mr. Cesareo Moreno of The National Museum of Mexican Art
After our last episode with Mr. Cesareo Moreno, our Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information and thoughts regarding the details Mr. Moreno shared about The National Museum of Mexican Art, and the recent visit of our First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to the museum.
It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan.
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Contact your host at: [email protected]
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About MexiCan
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This is a Latinx culture podcast about Mexican and Mexican-American history, folklore, traditions and art. We hang out with artists, historians, curators, and leaders who come from the rich heritage…
of Mexico. We discuss history, destinations, tales and legends, art, gastronomy, initiatives and movements. We provide a welcoming space for artists of different genres to promote their skills and talents. Our missions is to promote Mexican and Mexican-American culture, traditions, art, history, break down misconceptions, empower young Latinos, and embrace biculturalism and bilingualism in America.