Jesus Benavente
Project: I Got It
Using the phrase ‘I got it’ as a gesture of care, support, and solidarity this project will offer funds for laundry services to Bed-Stuy community members. The project aims to provide temporary support to fellow members basic human needs.
Bio:
Jesus Benavente earned MFA from the Mason Gross School of Art at Rutgers University and attended Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. His recent exhibitions and performances include Whitney Museum, New York, NY; Queens Museum, Queens, NY; LTD Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; Performa 13, NY; Acre Projects, Chicago, IL; Chinati Foundation, Marfa, TX; Neuberger Museum of Art, NY; Shin Museum of Art, South Korea; Vox Populi, Philadelphia, PA; Socrates Sculpture Park, NY and Austin Museum of Art, TX. Born in San Antonio, TX, Jesus Benavente lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.