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“Chicano Culture in the Arts” promises to be an interesting discussion at the Getty Center

Published on January 15, 2008 in Art, Chicano, culture, East Los Angeles, Free, LA, Latino, Los Angeles, Mexican American and weekend event. 0 Comments

The Getty Center will present the discussion, ”Chicano Culture in the Arts” on Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 4 pm.

The discussion will be moderated by Luis Rodriguez, author of “Always Running“. The discussion will feature three prominent Chicano and Chicana panelists including muralist Ernesto de la Loza, the visual storyteller Alma Lopez, and novelist Yxta Maya Murray.

From the Getty website:

The panelists discuss representations of East Los Angeles and Chicano culture in their own work and in the photographs of of Graciela Iturbide, which are featured in the exhibition The Goat’s Dance: Photographs by Graciela Iturbide(on view December 18, 2007–April 13, 2008 at the Getty Center). Do Iturbide’s beautiful portraits of the White Fence gang from the 1980s perpetuate stereotypes or allow us to see beyond them?

The museum is free to enter, but parking is 8 bucks. Click here to reserve a seat. The Getty Center is located at 1200 Getty Center Drive in Los Angeles.

More information can be found at:
http://getty.museum/visit/events/chicano_culture.html

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David Gonzales, the creator of the “Homies” figuerines speaks in a rare Southern California appearance

Published on January 1, 2008 in Art, Chapter One, Chicano, culture, Events, LA, Latino, Los Angeles, Mexican American, San Gabriel Valley and Tortillas. 0 Comments

Images from the LATDA website

David Gonzales, artist and creator of the Homies figurine empire, will speak about art and community on Sunday, January 6th at 2pm. This will take place at the Pasadena Museum of California Art located at 490 E. Union Street in Pasadena. The talk is included in with the $6 museum admission, but space is limited. RSVP by calling (626) 568-3665 ext.17.

This special event is a part of the Beyond Ultraman: Seven Artists Explore the Vinyl Frontier exhibit that closes on the same day. This show is a collaboration with the Los Angeles Toy, Doll & Amusements Museum.

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Closing Reception for Joe Bravo’s Tortilla Paintings at KGB Gallery

Published on December 14, 2007 in Art, culture, Food, Los Angeles and Tortillas. 0 Comments

Image from the Joe Bravo Website

Last chance to see the amazing Tortilla Paintings by Joe Bravo at KGB Gallery. The Closing Reception will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2007, from noon till 5 pm. Artwork and prints will be on sale. The KGB Studio and Gallery is located at 1640 N. Spring Street in Downtown Los Angeles.

More about the Tortilla Paintings from Joe Bravo’s website:

Joe Bravo has become quite well known for his innovative use of tortillas as a ground for traditional painting. Here’s what he has to say about his works: “I use the Tortilla as a Canvas because it is an integral part of the Hispanic Culture and my heritage. For the subject matter of my tortilla paintings, I use imagery that is representative of Latinos, conveying their hopes, art, beliefs and history. As the tortilla has given us life, I give it new life by using it as an art medium.”