An interactive conversation on muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros’ América Tropical (1932) as an introduction to Latinx cultural identities, citizenship, and censorship, drawing connections between the 1930s and today. Attendees will receive a curated list of noteworthy stops at El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, with suggestions for experiencing off-the-beaten-path stories and landmarks.

Panelists:
Edgar Garcia. Loeb Fellow, Harvard Graduate School of Design.
Summer Ibarra. Graduate Student, UCLA.
Stevie Ruiz. Professor of Chicana/o Studies, Cal State Northridge.
Moderated by Laura Dominguez. LA2026 Postdoctoral Fellow, EMSI.

Presented in partnership with the USC-Huntington Early Modern Studies Institute as part of LA2026, which has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Credit image: Roberto Berdecio, an associate of David Alfaro Siqueiros in the 1930’s, standing in front of América Tropical just after its completion. Mural: © 2012 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/SOMAAP, Mexico City. Photo: The Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles.

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