Queer Latino Art Through Lucha Libre

Twenty-four-year-old artist Johnny Willems turns his lifelong love of wrestling into a powerful new exhibit called “Sopa de Letras,” exploring queer identity, heritage, and lucha libre at the Fonseca-Dubois Gallery. Through risograph prints blending wrestling imagery with feminine symbolism and 1970s nostalgia, he highlights intimacy and queerness in the ring. Joining him are four other queer Latino artists navigating cultural roots in the Midwest—no big immigrant hubs here, just deep personal connections. The show, running until July 12th, celebrates the diverse yet unified experiences of queer Latino life, with most pieces intentionally not for sale. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/77227f95d9aa2283