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In the Studio: Rodrigo Lara Zendejas

Rodrigo Lara Zendejas is an artist based in Chicago and was a Summer 2025 Artist-in-Residence at the Joan Mitchell Center. This interview was filmed at the Joan Mitchell Center in July 2025. Learn more about Lara Zendejas’ work at rodrigo-lara.com.

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