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...
Jesse Treviño: Latino Artist with a Vision and Remarkable Persistence
On February 13th of this year, San Antonio lost Jesse Treviño, one of America’s premier Latino artists. He was 76 years old. Treviño had been ill for the past year following a surgery for cancer. Treviño endured nearly a dozen serious and painful surgeries since being...
Jesus “Jesse” Treviño December 24, 1946 – February 13, 2023
Jesus "Jesse" Treviño, age 76, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. The beloved local artist is best known for his vivid paintings of westside life and for landmark works of public art throughout the city. He aspired nearly every day of his...
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...
Consuelo Jimenez Underwood: A Latina Artist Inspired By the Borderlands
With the publication of the important book Consuelo Jimenez Underwood: Art, Weaving, Vision* by editors Laura E. Perez and Ann Marie Leimer, art lovers are treated to a full account of the life, creative processes, vision, and accomplishments of a great Latina artist....
