Product of Mexico

All Works

27 Mar

About the Project

Product of Mexico, features L.A. Times photojournalist Don Bartletti’s photographs depicting the desperate call to end unfavorable labor and living conditions of Mexican agricultural laborers, this exhibit recounts the story of a country deeply impacted by cheap labor practices and corporate-driven corruption.

Most of the fruits and vegetables found in U.S supermarkets are produced and exported by farms in Mexico. In 2018, 78% of all international exports from Mexico’s agricultural industry went to the U.S., highlighting the impact that U.S. consumers can have in calling for reform and change in the treatment of agricultural workers. Product of Mexico aims to educate the public about how consumption habits influence the lives of laborers, using impactful photographs of labor camps and agricultural fields taken across different states in Mexico. This exhibit can be used to spark meaningful conversation and discussion about ethical consumerism and how to support these workers.

Don Bartletti is an American photojournalist based in Southern California.

about the artist

In November 2015, AWP hosted a panel discussion about unfavorable labor and living conditions of agricultural laborers and ethical consumption. This event was part of AWP’s 625 at 625 program, a series of free exhibitions, community conversations, panel discussions, film screenings, concerts, and more. Panel members included;

Lucas Benitez, Coalition of Immokalee Workers
Jose Oliva, Food Chain Workers Alliance
Moderated by Leslie Thomas, Executive + Creative Director, ART WORKS Projects

Product of Mexico 625 at 625 panel discussion

Panel discussion

November 21, 2015
625 N. Kingsbury St., ChicagoNovember 21, 2015
625 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago
November 19, 2015
625 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago
Special thanks to speakers Jose Oliva, Food Chain Workers Alliance; Lucas Benitez, Coalition of Immokalee Workers; and moderator Leslie Thomas, Executive + Creative Director, ART WORKS ProjectsNovember 19, 2015
625 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago
Special thanks to speakers Jose Oliva, Food Chain Workers Alliance; Lucas Benitez, Coalition of Immokalee Workers; and moderator Leslie Thomas, Executive + Creative Director, ART WORKS Projects
October 15, 2015
625 N. Kingsbury St., ChicagoOctober 15, 2015
625 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago

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