07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Focus Malaysia
NYC artist mocks Trump-era ICE with migrant tribute made from gold-painted street coolers
The Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented immigrants has sparked a wave of artistic resistance across the United States. In New York City, a striking installation by Mexican-American artist Victor Quinonez, known as 'Marka27', pays tribute to the resilience and cultural contributions of immigrant communities.
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.
