NYC artist mocks Trump-era ICE with migrant tribute made from gold-painted street coolers
The piece, titled 'Elevar La Cultura: a Tribute to Hustle, Heritage, and Survival', features a temple-like structure built from 200 gold-painted coolers—symbols of survival for many street vendors.
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