Our Lady of Guadalupe: Religion and Origins of Mexican National Consciousness
On December 12, the Centro Cultural Aztlan opened the 29th Annual “Celebration a La Virgen de Guadalupe” Group Exhibition. The show was impressive in its depth of iconic imagery and its broadness of thematic concepts. Centro Director Malena Gonzalez-Cid invited...
Chicano Artist Frank Romero’s Concurrent Solo Exhibition Criss-Crosses The U.S.
By Dr. Ricardo Romo A concurrent solo exhibition at Ruiz-Healy Art galleries in New York City and San Antonio, De aquí y de allá: Frank Romero, A Survey, presents a rare opportunity for a West Coast artist to exhibit at the same time both on the East Coast [New York...
Tejano Artists in Texas: A Brief History
The word Tejano almost never appears on the front page of The New York Times. But in a December 1, 2024 story by Jazmine Ulloa about the arrival of Space X at Boca Chica, Texas near Brownsville the journalist described the political impact of Space X as one where “the...
Our Lady of Guadalupe, 493rd Anniversary
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, we will celebrate the 493rd Anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the Aztec peasant St. Juan Diego. And with this in mind, I would like to share with you my own personal experience and reflections of my beloved...
A Latino writer makes Comic Con debut Gabriel Hernandez: Creator of Coywolf
Gabriel Hernandez, a passionate writer and producer, is the creative mind behind Coywolf, a cultural comic featuring an indigenous Afro-Latina female warrior. Drawing inspiration from his Native American and Mexican heritage, Gabriel has infused Coywolf with elements...
14th Annual Tree Lighting & Noche Buena (plus Santa Claus!) at Main Plaza Sat, 12/7
Courtesy of Main Plaza We are so excited to share even more amazing additions in our entertainment lineup for the 14th Annual Tree Lighting at Noche Buena on Main Plaza, December 7, 4- 9 PM. Check out more information and images from past events that you can share...
Maldonado and Vargas: Latino Culture, Memory, and Folk Icons on Display
2024 has been a good year for Latino Art. Museum and gallery shows in Santa Fe and Houston in November and December highlight the deep talent and rich variety of Latino Southwestern artists. First, I call attention to Santa Fe, New Mexico to feature the exciting...
Famous Mexican Movie Star Pedro Armendáriz and The Laredo Connection
During the 1940s and 1950s, Mamá took the three of us, my older brother Peter and sister Lupe and I, to the movies every Friday at the Cine Azteca. which was the only popular form of entertainment. We lived in my beloved Barrio El Azteca in Laredo, Texas and we...
25th Anniversary and A Thoughtful Remembrance
25th Anniversary and A Thoughtful Remembrance
Receiving a birthday cake in the form of a book was a delightful surprise that touched my heart deeply. My loving niece Verónica brought me a cake that was not only delicious but also incredibly meaningful. Knowing that I was also celebrating the 25th anniversary of...
