Origin of Spanish Names/Porque Te Llamas Así
During our recent stay in Zapata, I checked a bilingual book from our vast personal library that Richard G. Santos had given me many decades ago. The name of the book is, Origin of Spanish Names, Cómo te llamas y por qué te llamas así (1981). I would like to share...
A Year of Photos. Happy New Year.
Why We Love Art: A Latino Perspective
I have often wondered about the following questions about art. Can you fall in love with art? Can art change or reshape our feelings and emotions? Scientists and medical experts argue that art impacts us in many positive ways. Art is capable of conjuring strong...
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...
