Jolt wrote on Instagram that he 'wouldn't let myself or our culture be tokenized by the institution to sell entry tickets' to the show, which focuses on Chicano culture and showcases local artists.
, is notable for being one of the few large, Chicano-focused shows in a major Mile High City facility. It's also a rarity for such an institution to showcase so many local artists, but now one artist who was briefly involved with the show has rejected his association with it. was initially credited on an installation wall text for advisory assistance, but he says that his name was used without his consent.
"I was asked to attend a meeting to which I thought was to be given the opportunity to represent my work and city, that wasn't the case," Jolt wrote."When choosing to add my name to that plaque they did not consider the fact that I told them I felt the majority of the work in the show wasn't representative of our local culture. ...
His comments prompted swift action from the museum."As part of its ongoing commitment to incorporate community voices into its art experiences, the Denver Art Museum's exhibition team convened a community advisory group in advance ofto gather feedback and insights during the planning stages of this show's presentation in Denver," the DAM says."Jolt participated in the initial meeting and provided feedback and insights during that discussion.
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