Dávila, Arlene M.
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"Visualizing Latinx elevates the stories of contemporary Latinx creatives working in independent filmmaking, fashion, and public art, addressing the h
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istorical dilemma of Latinx invisibility in art and visual culture. Highlighting the rapid growth of the Latinx community, Arlene Dávila asks how such a significant demographic has remained overlooked in key spheres of society and cultural industries. Looking to the academic sector as a sanctioning and uplifting force, Dávila also explores academia's role in making Latinx histories and creative communities visible. By focusing on the inventive, transformative, and decolonial practices of Latinx artists and creatives, Dávila argues that seeing and appreciating Latinx culture through visual media can be revolutionary in creating a more equitable and vibrant society for all"--
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