Curator Tour with Jorge Rojas: The Other Side of the Tracks

Jorge Rojas, guest curator of The Other Side of the Tracks, will guide audiences through the exhibition at 516 Arts discussing insights on process, themes, and more in an open discussion.

The Other Side of the Tracks features national and regional artists Tania Candiani, Raven Chacon, Gregg Deal, Guillermo Galindo, Zhi Lin, Caroline Liu, Paisley Rekdal, Xaviera Simmons, and Chip Thomas. Each artist examines and challenges the traditional narrative of the American railroad, and promotes a more inclusive and accurate view of the subject matter. As a new generation of faster trains emerges, we must think critically about the history of our railways: who they have served, who they’ve neglected, and who they have hurt. The power that trains have to move and inspire us is still strong, but if we are to build a more equitable future, we must make a more concerted effort to clearly see our past.