Nuevo Mundo, Ep. 08 - Mexico
Juan Tamayo | Documentary, Series
2020 | 53 minutes | Chile
In Mexico, urban art becomes a fighting cry, making violence and daily tragedies visible in public spaces.
Synopsis
Mexico, the cradle of Latin American muralism, has long been a country where public space serves as both canvas and battlefield. Today, this space is divided between real and symbolic wars, each competing for control of its narrative. In the midst of this tension, street art, in all its forms, has become a powerful means of resistance and reflection. The murals and graffiti capture the harsh realities of a nation in crisis, where daily violence, disappearances and deaths are often relegated to the margins of public consciousness. These visual expressions refuse to allow such tragedies to be erased, and instead bring them to the forefront, creating a space for dialogue and protest.
In this episode, we delve into how Mexican street art transforms public space into a monument and a critique, a place where the past and the present collide, and where art becomes both an act of struggle and a strategy of visibility in a country that struggles with its darkest realities.
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Pragda subjects
Activism
Anthropology
Culture + Identity
Economics + Social Class Issues
Latin American Studies
North America
Sociology
Urban Studies
Visual Arts
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DIRECTOR: Juan Tamayo
NATIONALITY: Chile
YEAR: 2020
GENRE: Documentary, Series
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
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