The Domicilio Desconocido exhibition at the Nahim Isaías Museum showcases the harrowing experiences of Latin American migrants like Belén Cabezas, who recounts her traumatic encounter with U.S. immigration authorities.
Domicilio Desconocido is an exhibition that features personal stories of Latin American migrants and displaced individuals, where the central focus is on the trauma and struggles they encounter throughout their migration journeys. One poignant narrative is shared by Belén Cabezas, an Ecuadorian woman who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after being granted asylum by a judge in Texas. Her account sheds light on the brutal treatment many migrants face and aims to evoke a sense of empathy and understanding among viewers.
The exhibition, organized by students and professors from Universidad Casa Grande, runs until February 21 and serves as a platform for expressive storytelling that captures the essence of displacement and the search for a better life. By dramatizing actual experiences, the gallery attempts to provide a voice to those often marginalized in society. It highlights the emotional and psychological toll on individuals who are forcibly uprooted from their homes.
As the stories unfold, the exhibition invites audiences to reflect on the broader context of migration, the systemic issues that compel individuals to leave their countries, and the often dehumanizing processes in host nations. Ultimately, Domicilio Desconocido aspires to educate future historians and the public at large on the importance of recognizing the dignity of all migrants and understanding their struggles against the backdrop of political and social upheaval.
