By SDCN Editor
San Diego, CA–San Diego International Airport unveiled “Espacios & Lines,” a temporary art exhibition that showcases the culture of a shared binational region of 7.1 million people.
The exhibition, which explores the border of art and design, follows the World Design Organization’s joint designation of San Diego and Tijuana as the World Design Capital 2024.
“Espacios & Lines” features the work of 16 local artists, half of whom work binational, five of whom fully reside in Baja California.
Examples of some of the artists participating in the exhibit include Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery’s Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition winner Hugo Crosthwaite of Baja California, artist and photographer Carla Sofía Ordonez, co-founder of Yerbabuena Gallery in Tijuana, and Chicana textile artist Claudia Biezunski-Rodriguez, aka Sew Loka, of San Diego’s Barrio Logan.
The artists’ work addresses the region’s shared symbolism, unseen vantage points, reimagined lines, design as necessity, and design as reconstruction.
“With Espacios & Lines, we are thrilled to showcase the diversity and uniqueness of our shared region to visitors from all over the world,” said Kimberly Becker, president, and CEO of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.
The artists’ works will be shown in pre- and post-security locations throughout Terminal 2 at the airport.
According to organizers, the World Design Capital distinction is designated every two years by their organization and recognizes cities for their use of design to drive economic, social, cultural, and environmental development. As the first binational selection in WDO history, this designation for San Diego and Tijuana is pioneering and brings a global spotlight to the region.
“WDC 2024 was made possible due to our passionate cross-border design community. Throughout the year, we will be supporting and presenting design-driven events that align with our mission to transform and elevate our region,” said Mai Nguyen, Board Chair of WDC 2024 and Director of UC San Diego Design Lab. “We are proud to have Espacios & Lines at San Diego International Airport — a main gateway into the region — as a designated exhibition for the year under WDC 2024.”
