The Truth In This Art with the Founder & Creative Director of Tola's Room Christina Delgado
S9 #74

The Truth In This Art with the Founder & Creative Director of Tola's Room Christina Delgado

Christina Delgado underscores the importance of connection, collaboration, and uplifting cultural identities. In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee welcomes back Christina Delgado, a Baltimore-based photographer, curator, and founder of Tolas Room, a Puerto Rican home museum and cultural space. The discussion centers on Christina's efforts to celebrate and educate visitors about Puerto Rican and New York Rican culture and history, particularly within Baltimore's local Boricua narrative. Christina shares her journey as an artist and cultural worker, emphasizing community engagement, the challenges of gentrification, and the role of art in preserving cultural heritage.

You may also check out her first interview with Rob through this link.

Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:
  • Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
  • Edited by Daniel Alexis
  • Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor
Photos:
  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.
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Creators and Guests

Rob Lee
Host
Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
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Christina Delgado
Guest
Christina Delgado
Christina Delgado, a Baltimore-based photographer, designer, and curator, delves into the intricacies of self and identity through her work. As a Nuyorican transplant from New York City to Baltimore, her lens captures the fusion of cultures and the evolution of personal narrative. Delgado’s portfolio reflects a profound reverence for family and homeland, showcasing how these elements can be both sources of pain and avenues to healing and self-affirmation. At the heart of her creative journey lies Tola’s Room, a sanctuary for Puerto Rican heritage nestled in Northeast Baltimore. Named after her daughter, Omotola, this immersive museum and cultural space stands as a beacon of representation in the city. Delgado’s commitment to arts equity extends beyond her own endeavors; she serves as an advisor, mentor, and teaching artist, fostering creativity and inclusivity in the community. With a seat at the table of numerous advisory groups and boards, Delgado continues to shape the cultural landscape of Baltimore and beyond.
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