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August 2018
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
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…
Guadalupe Rosales: This Is Los Angeles, A Collective Memory
In her first solo museum exhibition, artist Guadalupe Rosales explores the radical potential of the archive in a new immersive installation that investigates collective histories within Latinx youth culture in Los Angeles. The exhibit activates memory, and reflects on everyday experiences in communities of color in the 1990s, from private spaces such as the teenage bedroom to cruising, parties and other forms of socializing. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. Thursdays 12:00 noon – 7:00…
October 2018
45th Annual Día de los Muertos Art Exhibition
Self Help Graphics & Art presents their 45th annual Día de los Muertos exhibition featuring artwork by more than 20 artists across the nation. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sacred Memories Art Exhibit
This annual exhibition examines the celebration of Día de Los Muertos and features a collection of artwork reflecting contemporary and cross-cultural rituals which pay tribute to our departed ancestors. Thursday – Sunday 10:00 a. m. – 3:00 p.m.