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matter how subtle this be. Hence, knowing the experiences touch and give myself 24/7 to my proposals.” Asero (AU)
of these “owners” of the public space, or at the time, of the likewise mentioned that the festival has given him a
festival participants, could help describe the impact of position on the map of Nuevo León, getting him considered
Callegenera. by projects and festivals in the Mexican Republic.
To do this, we used the in-depth interview and the life Cixmugre (AU) explained that “It is a very well-
story. Two festival organizers, Luis Alberto Méndez and organized festival. I love how it works in the street, but it
Edgar Favela, were interviewed, and a total of 16 interviews also works in a museum that is in the Fundidora. I was able
were conducted with short- or medium-career urban to find a great curator. it is one of the best festivals I have
artists. In the same way, the life story of three artists with gone to from my point of view, and from my point of view
an extensive curriculum was told. Due to the COVID-19 of the country.” Dario Diario (AU) said that “It’s cool, I
emergency, we were unable to do fieldwork and thus learned several things there, the artists do it with the desire
resorted to using the Zoom video call platform, telephone to teach and share what they know.”
calls, and written means to conduct the interviews. These Drs. Three (AU) cheered that “It was very pleasant to
arguments became interesting and blur the nuances of this participate in such a good festival.” Faime (graffiti artist)
connection with the festival. is grateful for the recognition that the festival gives to
Before recounting the findings, it is important to women . Marisol D’Estrabeau (AU) was pleased with “the
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remember that Callegenera has had two important experience of being part of a mature and lively project that
moments of intervention in its history: one with an results in professional and personal growth.” Treka (AU)
experimental nature and diffusion in the Nave Generadores, highlighted the importance of “this type of platform that
and two, when it spreads to public spaces, that is, the city. professionalizes and gives projection to many artists, which
The comments revolve around these moments. in turn makes them realize that their work is important
and has a unique value.” He also added that “it is natural to
On the one hand, Nave Generadores became a gallery
during the festival, offering the artists some comfort, since feel that in these types of events, you have more projection
and more people know your work.”
they move away from the ravages of the weather, and
on the other hand, it allows the spectators to enjoy the Vinalay (AU) pointed out that “I felt overwhelmed.
interventions in the same space as the artist and interact I longed to participate. it was super cool. I really liked that
with them. However, at the end of the festival, these are you start to meet a lot of people, they start to locate you
replaced by digital media. more. a lot of people saw my work, the simple fact of leaving
my signature on the mural I painted put me at a point
When the interventions are manifested in the street, where certain people can recognize me… in terms of artist
the walls are reappropriated and reinterpreted by passersby visualization support, showing the urban artist is very cool.”
and neighbors, taking over the dynamics of the street. It
is in this scenario that urban art comes to life, recovers Kitty Ramos (AU) said that, for her, “Callegenera is
its essence, and remains at the mercy of time and people, running into friends and colleagues. It has its own flavor;
achieving a more extended presence over time, compared it is always a very happy time.” Peste Burner (graffiti artist)
to that exhibited in the halls of the Nave Generadores. said that “Callegenera has been a link between people
outside graffiti and urban expressions. It allowed them to
What do we discover? learn about the subject and be seen by many with different

5.1. First part: Callegenera and emotional state eyes, opening the way to knowledge and tolerance. People
who would never turn to look at graffiti.” Pyro (Grafitera)
In this part, the impressions that the festival offers artists agreed that the festival has helped expand his work, apart
and writers are added, that is, we review the guided from the fact that it has helped him grow and be more
emotions, feelings, and thoughts, which are influenced receptive to other challenges and projects.
by participation in the festival as a creator Andy Graves
(urban artist) mentioned that “I felt very happy to share On the other hand, others considered that the festival
the workspace with such talented friends, that is always breaks with the natural dynamics of the interventions,
very enriching. Above all, the total freedom of expression,
attention, and the challenge I had when I was assigned a 5 The Callegenera 2017 festival was dedicated to women. “We
larger wall than I was used to is appreciated.” were like 30 but from different branches, but we were like
30, very few women, but when it came to graffiti women, it
Asero (AU) said that “This event opened doors for me, was just me. There were women, but from other branches.
and it was an important step in my career because with the I don’t know them, but they did murals or something like
first Callegenera I decided to give my work a professional that.” (Faime)

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