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Artistas in the CapitalArt as Activism: César Maxit's Journey in Street Art and Social JusticeOriginally from Argentina and now living in Washington, D.C., César Maxit shares his journey from studying architecture to devoting himself full-time to helping organizations express their demands for environmental and climate justice, human rights, and immigrant rights. As an artist and communication specialist, he uses visuals, sculptures, and paintings to convey powerful messages. In this episode, César shares his experiences organizing groups of artists, securing spaces for their creations, and engaging in insightful conversations with fellow artists and activists.Episode Credits:Host: Norma SortoGuest: César MaxitEpisode Int...2024-01-1020 min
CODEPINK RadioEpisode 211: Climate Justice, Peace, and Art!CODEPINK wrapped up our Summer of Peace where we had actions and events all over the country. We’re bringing this momentum with us to the streets of NYC for the March to End Fossil Fuels and Intl. Day of Peace at the UN. This summer was the hottest on record and endless wars continue to ravage communities and ecosystems across the world. We’ll be talking today with Drew Hudson of Beyond Extreme Energy about how important it is to have an anti-militarism lens in climate activism and with Cesar Maxit, an art-tivist on the role of the arts...2023-08-3055 min
Artistas in the CapitalIntroducing Artistas in the Capital!Hello and welcome to “Artistas in the Capital.” Hola Cultura’s brand new monthly podcast featuring interviews with Latinx artists in the Washington D.C. area. Hosted by Norma Sorto and based on interviews from Hola Cultura’s SPEL program, this podcast will introduce you to a variety of local Latinx artists, from dancers to printmakers, authors, poets and more. Tune in on June 14th for our first episode!Episode Credits: Host: Norma SortoGuests: Gabriel Mata, Armando Lopez-Bircann, Alejandro Gongóra, César Maxit, Stephanie Mercedes, Julio Valdez, Samuel Mira...2023-05-3103 min