Images of the Chicano Barrio: Artist Joe Lopez at Centro Cultural Aztlan
Joe Lopez is known for his portrayal of everyday life in the barrios of San Antonio. His oil paintings displayed at a new Spring exhibition at the Centro Cultural Aztlan are about Mexican American life in a poor Southwestern city where the street vendors pitched their...
Centro Cultural Aztlan presents: Joe Lopez / el Gallista Momentos en Tiempo/Moments in Time Opens April 6 with Performance by Manolo “Mano” Martinez
Centro Cultural Aztlan is delighted to present Joe Lopez with a new exhibition titled Momentos en Tiempo/Moments in Time. This will be Joe Lopez's first exhibit in over three years. Lopez was to have an opening at Freight Gallery (the original Gallista building) when...
Latina Artists Rise, Speak, and Act to Celebrate International Women’s Month
The Witte’s collection of Texan Art:Kinship and Culture is extensive, beautiful, and impressive. For this year’s 2023 “Trailblazer,” event, Witte curators selected the works of several Tejanos, including Porfirio Salinas, Boyer Gonzalez, Jr., Xavier Gonzalez, Fidencio...
Latina Artists Rise, Speak, and Act to Celebrate International Women’s Month
Rise, Speak, Act! an art exhibition recognizing International Women’s Month opened on March 2, 2023 as part of the Annual La Mujeres de Aztlán celebration at the Centro Cultural Aztlan. Sarah Shore, the lead artist, proposed that the 2023 exhibition focus on “social...
Texas Chicanos Shine in New Cheech Marin Museum in Riverside, California
As you enter the new Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture—be prepared. The two story glass sculpture by the de la Torre brothers will take your breath away. The glass and plastic installation, homage to an Aztec deity Coatlicue, silently greets visitors....
Gini Garcia: A Latina Master of Glass Art
Gini Garcia attained international status with several significant glass works: a commission work for the Vatican; a one thousand pound chandelier for the Lingner Castle in Dresden, Germany valued at $250,000, and a prodigious glass wall for a Marriott in Aruba. She...
Fabulous Monsters Celebrates Latina Legacies of Punk Rock at The Public Theater Of San Antonio
Last month Fabulous Monsters marked its world premiere at The Public Theater of San Antonio, the longest running theatre company in Texas. This play with music by Diana Burbano includes original music from nationally renowned punk band, Fea. The production runs...
Roman Landscapes at the San Antonio Museum of Art Bring Exciting World Experiences
The news that the spring exhibition at the San Antonio Museum of Art [SAMA], Roman Landscapes: Visions of Nature and Myth from Rome and Pompeii, had already completely filled all the available student visitors’ slots from local schools got my attention. The demand to...
The Search for Can2 The Artist
Can2 The artist is a rising star in the world of San Antonio art, and with good reason. His bold and dynamic work can be seen all over the city, and his iconic skull logo has become a recognizable symbol of his unique style. But who is the person behind the art?...
Mark Angelo: Still Fighting
If you haven't heard of Mark Angelo yet, then you're missing out on the newest rockstar sensation from San Antonio. He's not your typical musician, mind you. Mark is an ex-boxer trained at the famous San Fernando Gym, which gives him a unique perspective on life. He's...
