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Jana Evans Braziel

    Caribbean and Latinx Street Art in Miami
    Street Art and Activism in the Greater Caribbean
    • Street Art and Activism in the Greater Caribbean

      Impossible States, Virtual Publics

      • 226 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on street art in Cuba, Haiti, and Puerto Rico, the book explores how Antillean street artists reflect on their societies' struggles with colonization, occupation, and dictatorship. It highlights their ability to critique the current "impossible state" while also envisioning potential liberated futures and sovereign identities. Through this lens, the work emphasizes the transformative power of art in addressing political and social issues within these regions.

      Street Art and Activism in the Greater Caribbean
    • Caribbean and Latinx Street Art in Miami

      • 214 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The study explores the vibrant street art and large-scale murals of Miami/Dade County, highlighting the contributions of migrant and second-generation artists from the Caribbean and Latin America. It emphasizes their unique diasporic and aesthetic interventions, showcasing how these artists reflect their cultural heritage and influence the urban landscape through their work.

      Caribbean and Latinx Street Art in Miami