Boston Globe: Tortilla Social

Tortilla Social featured in the Boston Globe's "The Ticket"

The Ticket: What's happening in the arts world - The Boston Globe

Artist Salvador Jiménez-Flores recently conducted pop-up printmaking workshops around the city, using a tortilla press to make prints and food, building community through art and eating. The prints, the press, and a documentary about the project are on view. Through March 2. Urbano Project, 29 Germania St., Jamaica Plain.

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UNIVISION: Immigration Nation by Nora Valdez

"Immigrants are the backbone of this country"

Artist Nora Valdez and the Boston community are sharing their stories one suitcase at a time at The Urbano Project.

Immigration Nation: "Immigrants are the backbone of this country"

Artist Nora Valdez and youth in the Boston community are sharing their stories one suitcase at a time at The Urbano Project. At U-LAB Music we documented their process as part of our 'Immigrant Sounds' series.

Bay State Banner: Immigration Nation by Nora Valdez

Immigration Nation by Nora Valdez

Painted suitcases reflect immigrant experience

Immigration Nation

Students, artists and community members created over 400 hand-painted suitcases for Nora Valdez's "Immigration Nation" exhibit at Urbano Project. On display through July 29, the tactile, sculptural installation confronts the struggle of immigrants to find identity and acceptance in the United States.