Artists Leona, Angelica & Diana discuss Fuego: A Political Art Show, which opens on Tuesday May 5, 2026 at the Alternative Gallery. The event is an art exhibition of political paintings from local artists, poetry readings and live music by a Mariachi.

The three also discuss the relationships their home countries have with the arts, how art can empower change and how YOU can be an artist TODAY!

00:00:00 - Episode Intro

00:00:50 - Leona Introduction

00:02:35 - Angelica Introduction

00:03:33 - Diana Introduction

00:08:30 - How the three artists started working together

00:13:38 - The current political climate in the US disproportionally affects immigrants of color

00:19:17 - The rise of fascism in the US mirror what has happened in other parts of the world

00:22:24 - How Fuego will compare fascist regimes to current state of US politics

00:26:54 - Art exhibits can empower people to get involved

00:31:29 - AI impacts critical thinking

00:32:24 - What to expect from FUEGO: A Political Art Show

00:35:26 - The significance of Cinco de Mayo

00:36:07 - The power of art to inspire change

00:42:44 - Are the arts viewed differently in countries outside of the US?

00:59:45 - Life after Fuego

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