L.A. Xicano accompanies four interrelated exhibitions that explore the
diverse artistic contributions of Mexican American and Chicano artists
to American art and to Los Angeles's artistic development since 1945.
The volume's six illustrated essays examine the life and works of dozens
of artists and photographers. The authors consider the context of their
turbulent history, particularly the development of the Chicano Movement.
The L.A. Xicano project was organized by the UCLA Chicano Studies
Research Center in collaboration with the Autry National Center, the
Fowler Museum at UCLA, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
L.A. Xicano accompanies four interrelated exhibitions that explore the
diverse artistic contributions of Mexican American and Chicano artists
to American art and to Los Angeles's artistic development since 1945.
The volume's six illustrated essays examine the life and works of dozens
of artists and photographers. The authors consider the context of their
turbulent history, particularly the development of the Chicano Movement.
The L.A. Xicano project was organized by the UCLA Chicano Studies
Research Center in collaboration with the Autry National Center, the
Fowler Museum at UCLA, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Best Arts Book - English from the 2012 International Latino Book Awards
