UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Artist: Checko Salgado
Checko Salgado, is a Chicano artist born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He holds a degree in Graphic Design and Art History, but most of his education comes from being a photographer, community organizer, and educator himself. He curated his first show in his early 20's but, starting in 2015, began focusing on the collaborations between artists and the environment. Exhibitions include The Basin & Range, Home Means Nevada, Monuments, Valley of Faces, and AmericanX.