MexiCan
This is a Latinx culture podcast about Mexican and Mexican-American history, folklore, traditions and art. We hang out with artists, historians, curators, and leaders who come from the rich heritage of Mexico. We discuss history, destinations, tales and legends, art, gastronomy, initiatives and movements. We provide a welcoming space for artists of different genres to promote their skills and talents. Our missions is to promote Mexican and Mexican-American culture, traditions, art, history, break down misconceptions, empower young Latinos, and embrace biculturalism and bilingualism in America.
Episodes
We continue the conversation with Angie on location from Cantigny Park, as she interviews 2 more of 6 the artists from this wonderful exhibit.
This Interview was recorded in Spanish. Enjoy
Catch up with Sara and Fernando. Alebrijes at Cantigny Park.
Join Angie on location from Cantigny Park, as she interviews 2 of the 6 artists from this wonderful exhibit.
This Interview was recorded in Spanish. Enjoy!!
Catch up with Sara and Fernando. Alebrijes at Cantigny Park.
Ep 20- Marco Chavez, El juego de la pelota. Indigenist ball game
Come along as Sara and Fernando talk about their travel to Chiapas, Mexico, and the bonding experience with the Mexican Cultural Arts Alliance.
The Mexican Cultural Arts Alliance is made up of leaders from eight Mexican cultural institutions from West Chicago, Denver, Fresno, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, and Chiapas. The group has been collaborating for almost two years and during this amazing trip we got to ...
Continue the conversation with host Angie Nieto and Uno founder Luis Fitch about his 20+ year work in the advertising and branding field, helping to bring an authentic Mexican perspective to media. This interesting conversation highlights his life from Tijuana to his experiences learning how to balance public perception and Latino cultural understandings.
Catch up with Sara and Fernando, see what they been up too.
Join host Angie Nieto as she talks with Uno founder Luis Fitch about his 20+ year work in the advertising and branding field, helping to bring an authentic Mexican perspective to media. This interesting conversation highlights his life from Tijuana to his experiences learning how to balance public perception and Latino cultural understandings.
Let's re-join host Angie Nieto as she continues the fascinating discussion with printmaker René Arceo.
Join our host Angie Nieto as she talks with printmaker René Arceo. From Michoacán, Mexico, René Arceo came to Chicago and studied at the Art Institute before joining the National Museum of Mexican Art. René has worked with Chicago Public Schools, and created galleries and project opportunities that have grown Mexican printmaking in Chicago and beyond. This fascinating discussion also speaks to the long history that dates back to Me...
After our last episode with Ms. Catalina Diaz, our Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information and thoughts regarding the details Catalina shared about Communities for Immunities 2021 Grant and featured public art mural in Aurora.
Also updates on Alebrijes: Creatures of a dream world, Giovanni's opening exhibit and much more. ...
Join host Angie Neito in her conversation with Catalina Diaz, a young Mexican American artist whose work can be seen in West Chicago as part of our Communities for Immunities 2021 Grant and featured public art mural in Aurora. Hear how her perspectives and inspirations impact her work as she uses art as a form of cultural expression.
Please notice:
Alebrijes: originally from Mexico City, from creator Pedro Linares. The ...
After our last episode with Angie talks with Giovanni Arellano. Our Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information and thoughts regarding the detail of the up-and-coming West Chicago artist whose work is being featured by the MCC in a new exhibition this February and March. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos l...
Welcome to our first episode of 2022 where we talk with Giovanni Arellano, an up-and-coming West Chicago artist whose work is being featured by the MCC in a new exhibition this February and March. Giovanni discusses his artistic inspirations and familial foundation for the love of creative expression. Join our host Angie Nieto and Giovanni to discuss his Fiendsco brand of ink work and how he is growing his process and style.
Join our conversation with MexiCan Podcast Host Angie Nieto, as she joins the recording of BTS with MexiCan Producer Fernando Ramirez and Chair of the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, Sara Phalen. In this episode, we reminisce about the beginning of MexiCan, the experiences and lessons we have gained, and the wonderful people we have met. This has truly been an amazing journey, we have been given the opportunity to interview a...
Join our conversation with amazing, talented, and kind Mexican visual artist Ms. Esperanza Gama. She has dedicated her entire career, and her life to art. She began painting at a very young age, and has utilized her craft to bring awareness to social issues, and at the same time showcase our Mexican culture. Esperanza has traveled the world and has perfected her technique, she's a very professional artist with an incredible heart a...
After our last episode with Mr. Aaron Johnson Ortiz, our Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information and thoughts regarding the details Mr. Johnson Ortiz, Director of Arts and Cultural Engagement at CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio) shared about The Day of the Death Festival in Minnesota. Fernando shares his experience and o...
Join our conversation with MexiCan Producer Fernando Ramirez and Aaron Johnson Ortiz, Director of Arts and Cultural Engagement at CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio). Aaron has dedicated a huge part of his life to community engagement, cultural awareness, and creating professional development opportunities for artist. Aaron is a leader in the field of art and culture for Latino/Mexican artist in the Minneapolis area. Aft...
After our last episode with Mr. Cesareo Moreno, our Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information and thoughts regarding the details Mr. Moreno shared about The National Museum of Mexican Art, and the recent visit of our First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to the museum.
It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos...
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