Talks

Estamos Aquí Exhibit / Panel Discussion

Friday, Jun 26, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
301 W. Ohio, Chicago, Illinois 60654

Estamos Aquí is a cultural exhibition centered on contemporary creative voices of Mexican art and identity. Featuring participating artists from Oaxaca and Merida, Mexico, and Chicago, the exhibition creates a dialogue between regional heritage, contemporary practice, and cultural preservation. Through painting, photography, mixed media, installation, and conversation, the exhibition explores how culture informs artistic process and how artists carry tradition into contemporary society. Estamos Aquí is both a celebration and a statement of presence, highlighting the influence, resilience, and cultural contributions of Mexican communities within both local and international creative spaces. At a time when division and political rhetoric continue to shape conversations surrounding identity and immigration, the exhibition aims to create a space centered on reconnection, understanding, and cultural appreciation. The exhibition invites audiences to engage directly with artists whose work reflects lived experience, tradition, and evolving cultural narratives. The exhibition positions Forum 301 as a platform for cross-cultural engagement and artist-centered programming while continuing to expand conversations surrounding identity, heritage, and contemporary art practices.

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