Even with these explanations, the question of why they were selected to be featured in Denver International Airport remains. To answer this, one must consider the era in which the construction of the airport was taking place. Denver International Airport was built during the administrations of Denver’s first Hispanic mayor, Federico Peña, as well as Denver’s first African American mayor, Wellington Webb, both of whom are said to have made an effort to hire minority workers and immigrants to work on the project, implying that this idea of promoting cultural diversity also likely extended to artwork selection. With artist Leo Tanguma representing Denver’s growing Hispanic community, while also being known for depicting socio-economic issues throughout his work, he would have been an ideal candidate in this scenario. It’s also possible that the artist was simply selected to create a piece that would stimulate conversation about the environment, diversity, and the pursuit of peace for years to come.
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