El Museo Del Barrio’s Exhibition ‘DOMESTICANX’ Challenges Gender Roles in Domestic Spaces with Power and Grace
El Museo Del Barrio’s Exhibition ‘DOMESTICANX’ Challenges Gender Roles in Domestic Spaces with Power and Grace
LATINA is highlighting the work of Latinx creatives and visual artists through our column, Curated by KCV. Each month, Art Curator and Processa founder, Kiara Cristina Ventura, will speak on exhibitions and inspirational artists within the Latino community. When I walked into the Domesticanx exhibition at New York City's [...]
All the Best Performances, Looks, and Awards from the 2023 Oscars
All the Best Performances, Looks, and Awards from the 2023 Oscars
Hollywood’s biggest night just took place and while there weren’t any show-stopping physical altercations, it was very much a ceremony to remember. Mexican director Guillermo del Toro won Best Animated Feature for his stop-motion film Pinocchio, becoming the first filmmaker to ever win Best Picture, Best Director and Best Animated [...]
New Music Picks: Becky G, Demi Lovato, Nohemy, and More
New Music Picks: Becky G, Demi Lovato, Nohemy, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features Becky G's mambo detour with Omega, Nohemy's debut album, and Demi Lovato's Scream anthem. Also on the list: Roxiny's empowering "Ni Santas Ni Putas," Nicki Nicole's post-breakup bop, and Vale's magical duet with Marco Mares. Plus, [...]
A Brief History of Latin Representation at the Oscars
A Brief History of Latin Representation at the Oscars
It’s Oscars season, which means some of the best and the brightest talents in cinema will be recognized for their work on one of film’s top stages. While the awards have been plagued with backlash due to their lack of diversity, leading to movements likes #OscarsSoWhite, it is still one [...]
LUJO DEPOT Is Revolutionizing the Fashion Industry
LUJO DEPOT Is Revolutionizing the Fashion Industry
Fashion styling is no easy business, just ask all the aspiring stylists waiting for their big moment. It's a cutthroat industry that requires an unmatched level of tenacity. Among the many tasks they have to carryout, stylists have to keep abreast of the latest trends, maintain [...]
The Way of Kizomba Took Over São Paulo During The 35th Art Biennale
The Way of Kizomba Took Over São Paulo During The 35th Art Biennale
Millions of Afro-Brazilians walk the streets of São Paulo and Rio De Janeiro every day. Vestiges of the African diaspora and its tangible trans-cultural influence pour out into the culture of Brazil through the country’s cuisine, history, and music. Kizomba, the far-reaching genre that blends African rhythms with Caribbean and [...]
James Beard Award-Winning Guelaguetza Brings Oaxaca to L.A.
James Beard Award-Winning Guelaguetza Brings Oaxaca to L.A.
Growing up in Oaxaca, Mexico, Bricia Lopez spent her days indulging in regional dishes cooked by her mother and grandmother, who she describes as the “the best cooks ever.” But when her family migrated to Los Angeles, Lopez was exposed to a food landscape that was very different from all [...]