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August 2018
4 Threads: New Work by Jamie Chavez, Gerardo Monterrubio, Jaime Muñoz, and Jaime “GERMS” Zacarias
These highly talented and acclaimed artists uniquely illustrate the contemporary Chicano experience. Mesoamerican imagery is prominent in the richly layered paintings by Jaime Muñoz and fused with the Cholo styles of the ’70s and ’80s in Jamie Chavez’s fantastical work. From Jaime Zacarias’s cleverly stylized Lucha Squids to Gerardo Monterrubio’s clay vessels that combine the elements of Mexican mural painting with his artistic beginnings as a graffiti artist, the artists celebrate a personal exploration of community, each with a respectful nod…
South of No North: Gato Negro Ediciones
Building on the legacy of radical independent publishing in Mexico, Gato Negro Ediciones, led by activist designer León Muñoz Santini, creates and produces uniquely identifiable books across genres including art, photography, poetry, political discourse, and new editions of classic texts of resistance. Working from the center of the vibrant art and design scene in Mexico City, Gato Negro will present a dynamic installation of Risograph prints based on their books, including new work, making this their first museum exhibition in…
Jaime Guerrero – Contemporary Relics: A Tribute to the Makers
Contemporary Relics: A Tribute to the Makers by glass sculptor Jaime Guerrero gives us a glimpse into early Mesoamerican life and art. This exhibition demonstrates Guerrero’s skills and ability to shape molten glass in the likeness of stone as it was used by craftsmen from the Olmec, Nayarit, Chupícuaro, and Tlatilco cultures. Tuesdays – Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sundays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. Adults $5, Students & Seniors $3, Members, Military and children under 12 Free
Cheech & Chong: Still Rollin
The exhibit explores what made the world fall in love with East LA native Richard “Cheech” Marin and Canadian Tommy Chong while chronicling the development and success of their first feature-length film, Up in Smoke. Items on display will include the original marked-up script from Up in Smoke, the master tape for the soundtrack album, and comedy sketches. Mondays – Fridays 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Adults – $12.95, College Students…
Uncovering Ancient Mexico: The Mystery of Tlatilco
Many treasures reside deep in the storage facilities of the Riverside Metropolitan Museum (RMM). One of these treasures is a collection of ceramic figurines and other artifacts from an ancient civilization just outside of what is now Mexico City. These artifacts come from Tlatilco (Tla-teel-ko), one of the earliest complex societies of Central Mexico that flourished about 3,000 years ago. These treasures will be featured in a collaborative exhibition of the RMM’s artifacts hosted at the Riverside Art Museum (RAM)…
Form and Function in the Ancient Americas
Works on view from our permanent collection hail from around the world, and include Pre-Columbian ceramics and textiles from Mexico, Central America and Peru, Modern Mexican masters, and Contemporary Art. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m., Thursdays 12:00 noon – 7:00 p.m. Ongoing Exhibition
La Raza
Published in Los Angeles from 1967-1977, the influential bilingual newspaper La Raza provided a voice to the Chicano Rights Movement. La Raza engaged photographers not only as journalists but also as artists and activists to capture the definitive moments, key players, and signs and symbols of Chicano activism. Tuesdays – Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturdays – Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Adults – $14, Students (with current ID) and Seniors – $10, Children (3–12) – $6…
September 2018
Latino American Heritage Month Celebration
Latino Heritage Month is a citywide commemoration of Latino history, heritage, and tradition in Los Angeles. The celebration will acknowledge Latino contributions in the areas of education, religion, the arts, culture, and the humanities. Events include: community gatherings, educational programs, gallery exhibits, and several music, theater, and dance performances. Check website for events, times and locations throughout the Los Angeles area. Sponsors: Los Angeles City Council, Office of the Mayor, City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
New Voices: The 2018 Student Art Exhibition
New Voices features a range of notable ceramics, costume design, photography, painting, sculpture, drawings, and mixed media works produced by East Los Angeles College (ELAC) students during the 2017-2018 term. The exhibition highlights exceptional artwork produced in diverse media across instructional departments at the college and is an opportunity for bourgeoning student artists to showcase their work. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. Thursdays 12:00 noon – 7:00 p.m.
Mariana Yampolsky: Photographs from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Mexican photographer Mariana Yampolsky (1925–2002) captured the beauty and desolation of Mexico and its history. American born, she moved to Mexico at the age of 19 and built an artistic practice honoring the cultural, natural, and architectural elements that fed her spiritually and inspired her to become a Mexican citizen. Combining a straightforward photo-documentary style with a poetic approach, Yampolsky has described her gaze as matching her imagery—precise and delicate, never overtly strident and always respectful. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and…