Amigas Latinas Forever: Pláticas: Marimacha Monarcha Press
@ Chicago Art Department
Online
Opening Wednesday, August 23rd, from 7PM - 8PM
On view through Friday, August 11th
Pláticas – Marimacha Monarcha Press
Virtual Discussion on queer familia and collectives finding queer community in the digital age
Aug. 23, 2023
7-8 PM CST
Amigas Latinas Forever
(On view from August 11 to September 30th)
Chicago Art Department
1926 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Since 2020 Jose Luis Benavides and Amanda Cervantes have investigated the Amigas Latinas archive held at the Gerber/Hart Library and Archives. Amigas Latinas (which existed from 1995 to 2015) was a Chicagoland Latina Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, and Questioning support, education, and advocacy organization that offered many events and services over its 20-year existence. With generous support from 3Arts’ Ignite Fund grant, Luis and Amanda present original artworks responding to the archive. The exhibition also features prints by invited guests Marimacha Monarca Press, and a special video screening of “Palabras Dulces Palabras Amargas” featuring a discussion with directors, Linda Garcia Merchant and Maritza Nazario. Several Zoom “pláticas” or discussion-based events are scheduled as well, including a Zoom-recorded storytelling event hosted by former “Amiguitas” organizer Daisy Zamora.
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