In an effort to display the worldly situations that have had a massive impact on surrounding communities, Caribbean, Latin American and Latino artists will be displaying their works of art beginning this weekend in an international art exhibit titled “Espacios Ocupados: Defining 99%.”

Through works of art, artists will show off their responses to situations such as the immigration right protests in Alabama, street riots in London, uprisings in Egypt and the Occupy Movement here in the United States.

This exhibit is meant to display how the current political matters have impacted and influenced the Caribbean, Latin American and “diasporic” Latino community around the world.

The exhibition will take place at Calles y Suenos-Chicago in Pilsen, 1900 S. Carpenter, and will last from Jan. 28 until Feb. 18, 2012. After Pilsen, the exhibit will then be moved to Maya Essence-Casa Guatemala, 4357 N. Lincoln, in Lincoln Square on March 17 and then to the North Branch Projects, 3550 W. Lawrence, in Albany Park on May 12.

Free exhibit receptions will be held at each location. Calles y Suenos will host on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. Maya Essence will host on Saturday, March 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. North Branch Projects will host on Saturday, May 12 from 7 to 9 p.m.