Latinx Freedom
About this Exhibition
On the outdoor Plaza, The Shed presents the inaugural exhibition of the Latinx Freedom Movement Archive and Exhibition Project, a nationwide public history initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Through photography, text, and visual art, this monumental new 18-foot tall public art installation explores the history of Latinx civil rights movements, including the Young Lords, and highlights the pivotal role Latinx communities have played over the decades in shaping broader struggles for justice in the United States.
The past is never truly past. This exhibition reveals a long history of racial violence and dehumanization against Latinos that has too often been forgotten. Recovering this history is not about reopening old wounds—it’s about understanding their origins so we can reckon honestly with our past, strengthen our democracy, and help ensure these injustices are never repeated.
—Johanna Fernandez
Organizer, Latinx Freedom Movement and Exhibition Project
Program Details
This exhibition is free and open to the public. Special activations will take place throughout the summer. For updates, join our email list.
Summer Fridays with Soul Summit & Latinx Freedom
July 10 (part of West Side Fest)
July 24
August 7
5 – 8 pm
The Shed’s outdoor Plaza
Kick off the weekend with DJ collective Soul Summit, special guest artists, and community resourcing organizations like New York Immigration Coalition, Project Open Arms, and more as we celebrate joy, connection, and collective power!
Accessibility
The Plaza is wheelchair accessible. For questions or other requests, visit the Accessibility page, email accessibility@theshed.org, or call (646) 455-3494.
Thank you to our partners
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The creation of new work at The Shed is generously supported by the Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Commissioning Fund.
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