AS part of its mission to present folk art in a context “that can overcome ignorance and promote understanding,” the Museum of International Folk Art has displayed art from the farthest corners of the world.
Its newest exhibit includes art from a culture that is all around us but at the same time is as remote as any society on earth: prisoners.
The U.S. has the highest incarceration rate of any independent democracy, according to data from the Prison Policy Initiative, and New Mexico’s incarceration rate is higher than the national average. Despite this, incarcerated people are often a forgotten constituency.
John Paul Granillo, Shoes with ink drawing (2011–2012, Federal Correctional Institution, Ray Brook, New York)
Carlos Cervantes creates a paper-folded picture frame out of cigarette packs.
Michael Guzman, Pa La Casa (1982–1984, New Mexico State Penitentiary, Santa Fe); paper, colored pencil, pen.
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