Federico Cuatlacuatl, NACAXTOTOMO.
Crossing Borders, Preserving Futures
Saturday, September 13, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
free
The Sculpture Center
12210 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
Presented in conjunction with Federico Cuatlacuatl’s exhibition
XOXAL: baño de fuego | XOXAL: shower of fire
Join us at The Sculpture Center for Crossing Borders, Preserving Futures, a compelling panel discussion exploring the intersections of immigration, indigeneity, futurity, undocumentedness, and resistance.
Inspired by the themes and new works in XOXAL: baño de fuego | XOXAL: shower of fire, the current exhibition by artist Federico Cuatlacuatl, this conversation invites reflection on the resilience of migrant communities and the ways in which “smuggling” indigeneity across borders becomes an act of self-preservation, resistance, and envisioning alternative futures.
Panelists include:
- Federico Cuatlacuatl – exhibiting artist
- Jenny Gerow – Chief Curator, Akron Art Museum
- Yusuf Lateef – artist
- Eduardo Rodriguez – Administrative Manager and Operations Liaison at the Iacocca Institute at Lehigh University and former Executive Director of Comité Mexicano de Cleveland
Moderated by:
Grace Chin, Executive Director of The Sculpture Center
Each panelist will share insights into their own creative and activist work, connecting personal experiences and practices to the broader themes of the discussion.
This program was made possible by an ArtsRISE grant from the Ohio Arts Council.
Information on Public Parking:
In addition to street parking, lots are available at: The Sculpture Center, 12210 Euclid Ave.; at Circle Health Services (now The Centers), 12201 Euclid Ave.; and at the Little Italy Public Parking Pay Lot, 1922 E. 119th St., which is accessible from either Mayfield or Coltman roads.
Public Transportation is Available and Encouraged:
The Sculpture Center is served directly by RTA’s HealthLine with a bus stop located at E.123rd St. and Euclid Ave., directly across from The Sculpture Center. RTA’s Red Line University Circle-Little-Italy Station and #9 Mayfield-Hough bus lines are both within walking distance of The Sculpture Center. Visit rideRTA.com for information and route schedules.
