Editorial

On Violence and Empowerment

by Luis Sahagun and Marcela Torres

Two artists participating in our In Progress series, Luis Sahagun and Marcela Torres, interviewed each other about their respective art practices and addressed how violence has influenced their lives and their art.

In Progress is a new series of MCA public programs offering visitors a glimpse into the working practices of artists.


On a chilly day in Chicago, Luis filmed a conversation with Marcela about boxing, bruises, and her art practice.

A boxer poses behind a chain link fence, arms flexed outwards on each side of her body

Marcela then filmed Luis as they discussed gang violence, colonizers, and empowering youth.

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