Ivan Vazquez is a Mexican muralist and painter making waves in the Chicago

art scene. His work is inspired by Mexican and indigenous Aztec art as well as

Chicago hip-hop culture and his time as a b-boy growing up. Being part of the b-boy

community introduced him to hip-hop, which continues to influence his art today.

Vazquez also uses art as a tool to heal from past traumas, and an opportunity to

make an impact on his community. This is what his Chicago Sounds Like.

This episode of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like” was produced by Ari Mejia. To

learn more about Ivan Vazquez visit his website www.ivanvazquezart.com and follow

@thechicagolago on Instagram.