Joiri Minaya: The Art of Disrupting the Colonial Gaze
Joiri Minaya has been exhibited, acquired, supported by fellowships – but mainstream art publications still ignore her.
Denise Zubizarreta
Denise "The Vamp DeVille" Zubizarreta is a neurodivergent interdisciplinary artist of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, with over a decade of experience in various creative fields. Denise holds a B.F.A. in Fine Art from the esteemed Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, and is pursuing her Masters in Arts Leadership and Cultural Management (M.A.L.C.M.) at Colorado State University. Her passion for arts and culture drives her to explore and challenge the intersections of post-colonial theory, identity, technology and traditions in her writing and mixed media works.
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Netflix’s “Running Point” and Hollywood’s Obsession with the Long-Lost Latino Sibling Trope
At the end of the day, “Running Point” is just another example of Hollywood’s lazy approach to Latino representation.
Why Can’t “With Love, Meghan” Just Be a Black Martha Stewart?
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The 2025 Oscars and the Limitations of Latinx Representation
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5 Movie Soundtracks That Live Rent-Free in My Head
Great soundtracks become characters in their own right and these five hype me up and give me a reason to dance in my kitchen.
Yali Romagoza: Performance, Protest, and the Art of Not Asking for Permission
If the art world won’t invite Latina artists in, we’ll keep showing up anyway. And as Yali Romagoza has already proven, we’ll do it in style.
Max’s “The Pitt” Brings Medical Chaos Back to the Screen – and My Worst Fears With It
HBO Max’s “The Pitt” is a raw, visceral look at a system stretched to its breaking point and the people caught in its crossfire.
The Press Should Stop Ignoring Latina Artists
Latina visual artists are overlooked, undervalued, and underpaid. The mainstream press ignores them, but not us at Latina Media Co.