¡Te Amo Porque S.O.S Pueblo!

¡Te Amo Porque S.O.S Pueblo! 

Where: Bronx Art Space

700 Manida Street (Entrance on Spofford Ave.), Bronx, NY 10474

When: Opening Reception on Thursday, April 24, 2–6pm

On-view: April 24- May 25, Thursdays and Fridays from 2–6pm and Saturdays 12–5pm

Co-curated by Maria Ponce, Marco Saavedra and Blanka Amezkua, ¡Te Amo Porque S.O.S Pueblo! will present works by immigrant artists who came to the country as undocumented minors and artists with a family history of crossing borders. The exhibition features the works of 38 artists whose last names will be kept anonymous to ensure their safety: Abelardo, Alejandra, Aurelio, Blanka, Cinthya, Cristian, Daisy, Daniel, Dialekto, Elena, Eric, Francisco, Frank, Gabriel, Guadalupe, Hilario, Itzy, Jose, Jose Luis, Juan Carlos, Katherine, Kosme, Les-lie, Letty, Marco, Maria, Mary, Miguel, Monica, Netza, Niceli, Odalys, Rigo, Ronny, Roy, Ruddy, Una Daisy, and Yoloxochitl. Their work explores the meaning of sanctuary, tying together themes of nourishment, care networks, and ancestral spiritual practices to emphasize love and community in response to the current climate of hate, racism, deportations, and terror. 

Opening and closing events will include food provided by La Morada Restaurant. Local organizations, including Rapid Response, NYFA’s Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program, the National Latina Institute, and Mixteca will also provide informational pamphlets and legal advice on immigration and deportation.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. 

Host or Publisher The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural &Education Center