State of the Art

Las Vegas Artist Justin Favela

Las Vegas artist Justin Favela explains how his Mexican-American heritage influences his work. He discusses his Latinx identity and how he brings that to life to tell stories through his large scale piñatas. The piece highlighted in this segment is a lowrider, which he says represents Latinos perfectly because the car is an American symbol for progress.

Las Vegas Artist Justin Favela

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    State of the Art

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    After an exhilarating national journey of artistic discovery, 100 under-recognized American artists were selected for one unforgettable exhibition. “State of the Art," a one-hour documentary, captures the personal stories of seven diverse artists from Crystal Bridges’ groundbreaking exhibit who are redefining the American aesthetic.

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