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I AM PRE-COLONIAL POWER Exhibition & Textile Workshop
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Facilitated by visual artist Julia Justo
Saturday, May 31, 2025
1:00–3:00 PM
The Children’s Art Carnival
62 Hamilton Terrace
New York, NY 10031
About the Workshop:
This interactive exhibition and workshop celebrate the strength and resilience of Latin American immigrant communities in New York. Participants of all ages are invited to contribute to a collective embroidery inspired by Tania Niomi Ramirez’s poem “Something Beautiful”, stitching together messages of identity, unity, and pre-colonial power. The hands-on experience fosters connection across generations while honoring immigrant labor, artistry, and cultural pride.
Join anytime between 1:00–3:00 PM for this ongoing Workshop — open to all ages, no experience needed!
About the Facilitator:
I am an interdisciplinary artist born in Argentina of Indigenous-Italian ancestry. I live in New York. I work across multiple disciplines such as mixed media, textiles and social practice. I have exhibited extensively in the US and abroad.
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