Three masked luchadores are positioned in the foreground against a split pink and black background with bold yellow and white text below them.

AIGA DC

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In a changing world shaped by rapid social and cultural shifts, art, storytelling, media, and cinema can serve as powerful forces for connection&mdash;bringing people and communities together across generations and cultures. Comics and iconic superheroes have long served as messengers of hope, strength, and identity. Taking place during National Hispanic Heritage Month, HEROES RISE-UP: The Power of Luchadores Cinema, Comics, and Creative Legacy, in partnership with Lost Origins Gallery, is an engaging, multi-sensory event celebrating Lucha culture and Latino creativity through art and conversations around film and history. The evening will feature renowned designer and illustrator Jeffrey Everett, co-author of Luchadores vs. Everything, in conversation with David Wilt and moderated by Jason Torres. Drawing from Everett&rsquo;s recent publication with Viviana Garc&iacute;a Besn&eacute;, the discussion will explore the cultural legacy and creative impact of Luchadores cinema and comics&mdash;from iconic figures and historic heroes to the films, artwork, interviews, and traditions that have shaped Lucha culture. This program will highlight heroes rooted in Cuban and Mexican Lucha traditions and explore what makes their stories distinctive and powerful. The event will also celebrate the closing of the Luchadores vs. Everything outdoor exhibition, featuring Everett&rsquo;s vibrant artwork alongside work by local artists. The evening will conclude with a reception, offering attendees an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and experience the enduring power of Lucha culture and storytelling. Onsite Check-in:&nbsp; Lost Origins Outside:&nbsp;3243 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010 Main Event:&nbsp; Lost Origins Gallery:&nbsp;3110 Mt Pleasant St NW 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20010

In a changing world shaped by rapid social and cultural shifts, art, storytelling, media, and cinema can serve as powerful forces for connection—bringing people and communities together across generations and cultures. Comics and iconic superheroes have long served as messengers of hope, strength, and identity. Taking place during National Hispanic Heritage Month, HEROES RISE-UP: The Power of Luchadores Cinema, Comics, and Creative Legacy, in partnership with Lost Origins Gallery, is an engaging, multi-sensory event celebrating Lucha culture and Latino creativity through art and conversations around film and history. The evening will feature renowned designer and illustrator Jeffrey Everett, co-author of Luchadores vs. Everything, in conversation with David Wilt and moderated by Jason Torres. Drawing from Everett’s recent publication with Viviana García Besné, the discussion will explore the cultural legacy and creative impact of Luchadores cinema and comics—from iconic figures and historic heroes to the films, artwork, interviews, and traditions that have shaped Lucha culture. This program will highlight heroes rooted in Cuban and Mexican Lucha traditions and explore what makes their stories distinctive and powerful. The event will also celebrate the closing of the Luchadores vs. Everything outdoor exhibition, featuring Everett’s vibrant artwork alongside work by local artists. The evening will conclude with a reception, offering attendees an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and experience the enduring power of Lucha culture and storytelling. Onsite Check-in:  Lost Origins Outside: 3243 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010 Main Event:  Lost Origins Gallery: 3110 Mt Pleasant St NW 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20010

AIGA DC

HEROES RISE-UP: The Power of Luchadores Cinema, Comics, and Creative Legacy

3110 Mt Pleasant St NW

General Admission

$25

Member Admission

$25

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