Wrightwood 659 Exhibition Highlights Colonialism's Impact on Latin American Communities
Wrightwood 659 in Chicago is hosting an exhibition titled 'Dispossessions in the Americas: The Extraction of Bodies, Land, and Heritage from La Conquista to the Present.' This exhibition features works by over 35 contemporary Latin American artists, many of whom are showcasing their work in the United States for the first time. The exhibition aims to explore the ongoing impacts of colonial dispossession on Indigenous, Afro-descendant, queer, and trans communities. Co-curated by Jonathan D. Katz from the University of Pennsylvania and independent curator Eduardo Carrera, the exhibition is part of a larger $5 million Mellon Foundation-supported research project. The project includes studies, analyses, and interactive maps, focusing on the historical and contemporary consequences of colonialism in Latin America. 
