Art & Science Collide

Special Species: Piñata Art Celebrates At-Risk Animals

Special Species — an artist collaborative comprised of Jason Chang, Joel Fernando, and Yesenia Prieto — collaborate on a project for the Natural History Museum. Combining piñata-making techniques with the Mexican alebrijes tradition, their work draws attention to overlooked species and crafts, showing how cultural practices and ecological awareness can intersect.

Special Species: Piñata Art Celebrates At-Risk Animals

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    Art & Science Collide

    S2025 E1 - 55m 11s

    Weaving together stories of artists featured in the Getty’s 2024-25 Southern California art event Pacific Standard Time, the documentary showcases a sampling of the participating arts organizations and scientific institutions throughout the region.

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