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Roberto Lugo

Sanford Biggers • Roberto Lugo

Sanford Biggers and Roberto Lugo's work will be included in “The Shape of Power,” Nov. 8, 2024 - Sep. 14, 2025

Sanford Biggers and Roberto Lugo's work will be included in “The Shape of Power,” Nov. 8, 2024 - Sep. 14, 2025

Roberto Lugo

Remezcla, Marcos Hassan

"For Roberto Lugo, Art Is About Telling & Preserving the Stories of Black & Brown People"

Roberto Lugo

Walmart

"Roberto Lugo x Walmart: Inspired by Philadelphia and his Puerto Rican heritage, Roberto Lugo's collection for Walmart brings his Hispanic traditions to the future"

Roberto Lugo

WHYY, Peter Crimmins

"A giant ginger jar rises in Kensington proclaiming, ‘We Here’"

Roberto Lugo

CBS News

"Meet the Philadelphia artist using immersive sculptures to spark joy, foster community in Kensington"

Roberto Lugo

Mural Arts Philadelphia

"Led by Roberto Lugo, We Here unfolds over two years, featuring engaging pottery and pattern-making workshops."

Roberto Lugo

Sherri Shepherd

Roberto Lugo interviewed on Sherri Shepherd's talk show

Roberto Lugo

Financial Times, Victoria Woodcock

"Say it with clay: Potters have always told stories to get fired up about. What are they telling us today?"

Roberto Lugo • Kevin Beasley

Culture Type, Victoria Valentine

"Artists Roberto Lugo and Kevin Beasley Received 2023 Heinz Awards, Recognition Includes $250,000 Prize"

Roberto Lugo

The New York Times

"What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in September"

Roberto Lugo • Colette Pichon Battle • Nicole Horseherder • Kathryn Finney • Kevin Beasley • Leah Penniman

Philanthropy News Digest

"Heinz Family Foundation announces 2023 Heinz Award recipients"

Roberto Lugo • Kevin Beasley

The Art Newspaper, Benjamin Sutton

"Artists Kevin Beasley and Roberto Lugo win Heinz Awards, receiving $250,000 each"

Roberto Lugo • Kevin Beasley

NPR, Neda Ulaby

"A sculptor and a ceramicist who grapple with race win 2023 Heinz Awards for the Arts"

Roberto Lugo

WHYY, Peter Crimmins

"‘Transforming the art form of ceramics’: Philly artist Roberto Lugo wins $250,000 Heinz Award"