"Ancient art often feels far away from contemporary life, particularly for those from a diverse community that has lived through several colonizations, displacements, and major transformations." – Lena Ishel Rodriguez SAM Emerging Arts Leader Lena Ishel Rodriguez is taking over #SAMBlog to share her experience as a SAM intern. Click the #LinkinBio to read the full article as she reflects on her work in reinvigorating "Cosmic Beings in Mesoamerican and Andean Art" by introducing contemporary art and music into the gallery. _ #SeattleArtMuseum #SAMEmergingArtsLeader #EmergingArtsLeaderInternship #LenaIshelRodriguez #SAMIntern #CosmicBeingsinMesoamericanandAndeanArt #ContemporaryArt [📸 Natali Wiseman]