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2024

“I am honored to announce Fabian Debora one of ten gifted recipients that have been named 2024 NEA National Heritage Fellows,” said NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD. “Through their dedication to and generous stewardship of their traditions and cultures, these artists and culture bearers carry forward their knowledge and passion to future generations. They offer us the opportunity to see things from different perspectives, help us make sense of the world, and celebrate our rich collective heritage comprised of our diverse lived experiences.”

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NEA National Heritage Fellow  

2024

Through “Cara de Vago” Artist Fabian Debora - audaciously has formed a kinship to 17th century artist Caravaggio's life trajectory - Fabian Debora invites you to take a seat at his table as he brings the spiritualists & religious common threads that weave our relationship to one another for a conversation as brothers & sisters navigating this journey of life & self exploration.

– It is said that God lives amongst the outcast- & so can you-

If we are the children of God- who’s to say, it is not through humanity we uncover ourselves-

Cara De Vago

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Love Letters Project…2024

A must read, and great purchase!

Gregory Boyle, SJ, spends his days at Homeboy Industries accompanying ex-gang members as they rebuild their lives. Forgive Everyone Everything is a powerful collection of his most poignant writings based on decades of experiences of loss and pain, redemption and renewal. All 50 reflections are accompanied by stunning street art from acclaimed artist and ex-gang member Fabian Debora, making this book a modern-day devotional that will provoke and inspire readers.

“There’s no denying how difficult things can be. But the way out to the place of resilience, the place of restoration, the place of not allowing your heart to be hardened by resentment, relies on one thing: forgive everyone everything.”–Gregory Boyle

Art by Fabian Debora.

Fabian Debora was born in El Paso, Texas and began his career in 1995 as a member of the East Los Angeles Streetscapers. He was mentored by many Chicano artists and muralists. Fabian’s work has been showcased in solo and group exhibitions throughout the United States and abroad, including Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Brooklyn, and throughout Latin America.