Roberto Lugo is a Puerto Rican ceramicist from Philadelphia. In this video, he discusses his personal background and his work, which often confronts and embodies narratives of race, gang violence, incarceration, and socio-economic depravity. Yes, I know the video is long, but the watch is absolutely worth it. What do you think of his reclamation of the word "ghetto," a word that is often used as a derogatory insult? What do you think makes his work powerful, or do you think it is not at all? Can you relate yourself to any of the narratives behind his pieces?
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