The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 27

In this episode of The FRONT Arte y Cultura Podcast: A look into the soft opening of The FRONT Books - our new literature project. Featuring poetry by Marlon PV @marlon.punchdrunk, Shannon English @thedelicatesquash, and Monica Hernandez We also listen to Thomas Perez speak about his impact project "Redesigning border beacons" as part of the World Design Capital 2024 in San Diego and Tijuana. The Front's director Francisco Eme sits down with Marianela de la Hoz, a contemporary artist and painter working primarily with egg tempura paint. She tells us about her journey as an artist and what inspires her work. Yinna Aldama tells about the tribulations of being indigenous, and the roles that indigeneity has on identity. And, as always, our music segment featuring local talent - Edición Secreta from Chula Vista @edicion_secreta. Our host Hector sits down with local DJ, Cesar Castro, who talks about life, music making, and community.