Lyn Hagan: The Mexican Mafia and Me

Artworks based on accounts of those closely involved with a Mexican Mafia hitman

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Artist Lyn Hagan with Tony, a Mexican Mafia hitman, in San Quentin prison

Dates

Until 7 February 2016 (historic event)

About

Tony is a Mexican Mafia hit-man on Death Row in San Quentin State Prison. His letters to artist and penpal Lyn Hagan, along with those to other women, form part of this exhibition, which also features artwork based on accounts from those most closely involved in Tony’s life.

Hagan’s practice is situated within a long tradition of artists and writers working with prisoners.

Funders

Northumbria University Northumbria University
AHRC AHRC