Las Calles de Oaxaca

Black and white mural depicting a historic protest with individuals holding signs and flags. The mural shows people in traditional attire, some with flowers, and others with tools or flags. Text in Spanish '14 de Junio' and 'NI PERDON, ! NI OLVIDO'.

Subterráneos | 14 de Junio: ¡Ni Perdon, Ni Olvido! (June 14: Neither Forgive, Nor Forget!) | 2022 | 16’x8’ | linocut on newsprint

September 15th, 2023 - February, 2024

Main Gallery

Las Calles de Oaxaca, (the Streets of Oaxaca), features a selection of works by emerging and established artists of Oaxaca, México. Curated by Andrew Mroczek, Director of Exhibition at Lesley University’s College of Art and Design in Cambridge, MA, the exhibit is punctuated by large-scale linocut prints from an underground artist collective, known as Subterráneos, whose work is often mural-sized, profoundly political, and seen wheat-pasted on buildings throughout Oaxaca’s historic center. 

Working collaboratively with Master Printmaker Mario Guzman, the collective is primarily comprised of young Oaxacan artists who are interested in creating meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of native Mexicans. The exhibit underscores the importance of remembering the often-tragic historical events that have shaped cultures, while also embracing the possibility that artist’s voices are catalysts for change.

Art exhibition in a gallery, featuring a yellow wall with black and white illustrations of people, including individuals carrying bags, sitting, and engaging in various activities. On the left wall, there is a large sign in Spanish reading 'Las Calles de Oaxaca' and an informational plaque.