Continuing our series about the recently held Binational Journey for artists of Mexican ancestry based in the United States by The Mexican Government organization IME (Institute for Mexicans in the Exterior) where they invited 43 artists representing 36 states in the U.S.
We spend the hour with Betirri Bengston, originally
from Puebla, Mexico. Betirri's career has expanded
globally, and has been commisioned to work on
projects with Reebok-Brazil, Major League Soccer,
and the NFL, among others.
Betirri was selected among 43 others and attended a conference in Mexico City where they all met with government officials and had a chance to sample some of the amazing artwork and history that Mexico City offers, including over 150 museums, historical sites, and much more.
Continuamos con nuestra serie de entrevistas de la reciente Jornada Binacional para artistas de origen Mexicano en Estados Unidos por El Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior (IME) donde invitaron a 43 artistas de origen Mexicano viviendo en 36 diferentes estados en Estados Unidos.
Nos pasamos la hora platicando con Betirri Bengston, originario de Puebla, Mexico. La carrera de Betirri ha expandido globalmente, y ha recibido comisiones por Reebok-Brazil, La Liga de Futbol y el NFL entre otros.
Chuy was selected among 43 others and attended a conference in Mexico City where they all met with government officials and had a chance to sample some of the amazing artwork and history that Mexico City offers, including over 150 museums, historical sites, and much more.
Betirri fue seleccionado de entre 43 artistas quienes acudieron una conferencia donde conocieron a oficiales del gobierno de México, y la oportunidad de probar un poco del asombroso arte que ofrece la ciudad de México, incluyendo a mas de 150 museos, sitios historicos, y mucho más.
