Los Tejanos: Chicano Art from the Cheech Marin Collection presents 39 artworks by 14 artists born and/or based in Texas who are currently represented in this renowned collection.
Featured artists are Jari “Werc” Alvarez, Melesio (Mel) Casas, Carlos Donjuán, Gaspar Enríquez, Jacinto Guevara, Adán Hernández, Benito Huerta, César A. Martínez, Joe Peña, Alex Rubio, Ricardo Ruiz, Marta Sánchez, Vincent Valdez and Andy A. Villarreal. The artists are contemporary storytellers who use their own experiences to interpret symbols and traditions in modern life, yet much of their imagery and subject matter are rooted in historical references. The exhibition was organized by Melissa Richardson Banks. The full-color art book was published by CauseConnect and is available for sale at only $25 here on this website and on Amazon.
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Hardcover: 80 pages
Publisher: CauseConnect LLC; First U.S. edition
Publication Date: January 31, 2018
Language: English
ISBN-10: 098911483X
ISBN-13: 978-0989114837
EXHIBIT ON VIEW
Art Museum of South Texas
January 11 through April 29, 2018
www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org
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- “Tacos y Cocktales” by Jari “Werc” Alvarez
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- “Baker’s Dozen” by Melesio (Mel) Casas
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- “Sam’s Burger Joint” by Jacinto Guevara
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- “1:15am Final Stop” by Joe Peña
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- “Espiritu” by Alex Rubio
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- “La Noche Extraña” by Ricardo Ruiz