J Balvin elected the first Hirshhorn cultural ambassador.
15-11-2022
By Aarti Rawat
J Balvin is exploring visual art. The Reggaeton artist, who has six Latin Grammys, is the museum's first cultural ambassador.
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"Contemporary art is the artist's real-time analysis, expression, and experience of what's happening in the world now," says the Colombian musician. Current. Appropriate. "Illustrated world"
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The hitmaker, candid about his anxiety and sadness, says art helps him heal. He collects modern and classic paintings.
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"Art heals me," he said. Motivated by my personal mental health experience, I work to reduce stigma. I've discovered that expressing myself creatively through art and music is therapeutic and healing.
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"Every piece is a unique element of someone else's journey," he said of collecting. It unifies us."
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The National Mall's Hirshhorn Museum is free and exhibiting a Yayoi Kusama exhibit. As a museum ambassador, Balvin will collaborate with the Hirshhorn's educational programs.
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The "Mi Gente" singer will combine social media, video, and the museum's smartphone guide to give bilingual material.
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"Art should be accessible to all." It's a healing way of communication, self-expression, and creativity. He feels everyone should see its beauty. Balvin gave KAWS the Hirshhorn Ball Award in May.