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Café Cinema
title Café Cinemadescription A collaborative project between Jude Eberhard and Isaac Artenstein. Café Cinema, a film and video exhibition space in San Diego. Customers during early stages of opening. Jude Eberhard behind the counter. Decorative Arts, Utilitarian Objects and Interior Design Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Photographs San Diego (California)artist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: God On Earth: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: God On Earth: Performance Stilldescription Collaborative performance by Carlos Niebla and rock band Mercado Negro called 'Dios en la Tierra,' or 'God on Earth. The message is that liberty is the most precious possession in life. Performed at Sushi Performance and Art Gallery in connection with art exhibit featuring Tijuana artists. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Tijuana Artists Exhibit on display from October 15 through November 19, 1988.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaacsubject Political Art Performance Art Fences Rock Groups Musicians Performing Artists Border Art Niebla, Carloscontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Muralist Victor Ochoa explaining his painting while being video taped. Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Penny Envy: Performance Still
title Penny Envy: Performance Stilldescription A performance of comedy and music by Mexican-born actress/writer Yareli Arizmendi and musician Sergio Arau. The title derives from Arizmendi's comic skits, which poke fun at Mexican-American economic relations. Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
1992: Performance Still
title 1992: Performance Stilldescription A performance trilogy deconstructing the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus 500 years previous. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Most of Gómez-Peña’s characters are hybrids, half traditional and half contemporary, half Mexican and half Chicano. During the performance the characters undergo constant transformations seen through overlapping props, costumes and makeup. Each character articulates within himself a series of cultural contradictions which are at the core of the US-Latino experience. Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles, California) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) David Avalos wearing his Dia de los Muertos mask in front of Herbert Siguenza's American flag. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographssubject Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Painting All Souls' Day Flags--United States Exhibitions (Events) Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Flames And Skeletons
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Flames And Skeletonsdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda. Paintingssubject Death Ramp-Freeway Junctions Fire Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Crosses Human Skeleton History Parks Symbolism California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Americans Or Last Tango In Huahuatenango: Performance Still
title Americans Or Last Tango In Huahuatenango: Performance Stilldescription Americans or Last Tango In Huahuatenango is a musical comedy of tropical and topical intrigue, set in a tiny fictitious Central American republic called San Martin. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs Photographs taken by Isaac Artenstein.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Cultural Center visitors observing the exhibition preparations. Artists working on their painting for the exhibition. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaacsubject Mexican American Art Laguna, Juan Viewers (Observers) Painting Schnorr, Michael Exhibitions (Events)contributor Calisphere -
Penny Envy: Performance Still
title Penny Envy: Performance Stilldescription A performance of comedy and music by Mexican-born actress/writer Yareli Arizmendi and musician Sergio Arau. The title derives from Arizmendi's comic skits, which poke fun at Mexican-American economic relations. Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
1992: Performance Still
title 1992: Performance Stilldescription A performance trilogy deconstructing the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus 500 years previous. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Most of Gómez-Peña’s characters are hybrids, half traditional and half contemporary, half Mexican and half Chicano. During the performance the characters undergo constant transformations seen through overlapping props, costumes and makeup. Each character articulates within himself a series of cultural contradictions which are at the core of the US-Latino experience. Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles, California) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
Americans Or Last Tango In Huahuatenango: Performance Still
title Americans Or Last Tango In Huahuatenango: Performance Stilldescription Americans or Last Tango In Huahuatenango is a musical comedy of tropical and topical intrigue, set in a tiny fictitious Central American republic called San Martin. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs Photographs taken by Isaac Artenstein.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Rubén Salazar And Ortiz
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of Rubén Salazar And Ortizdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda. Paintingssubject Ramp-Freeway Junctions Salazar, Ruben, 1928-1970 Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Heroes Portraits History Parks California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Houshold Shrine
title Houshold Shrinedescription Decorative Arts, Utilitarian Objects and Interior Design Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Part of the Latino Boom Boom collection of popular culture images focusing on marketing to the Latino population in the United States in the 1980s.contributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 20,000 B.C. Pre-Historic California, Migration
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 20,000 B.C. Pre-Historic California, Migrationdescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by Kristi Lucas, this detail focuses on the arrival of people on the American continent coming from Asia, according to the Bering Strait land bridge theory. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History La Brea Pits (Calif.) Migration, Internal Narrative Art Bering Land Bridge Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
1992: Performance Stills
title 1992: Performance Stillsdescription A performance trilogy deconstructing the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus 500 years previous. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Most of Gómez-Peña’s characters are hybrids, half traditional and half contemporary, half Mexican and half Chicano. During the performance the characters undergo constant transformations seen through overlapping props, costumes and makeup. Each character articulates within himself a series of cultural contradictions which are at the core of the US-Latino experience. Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles, California) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographssubject Political Art Humor Imperialism Native American Satire (Artistic Device) Performance Art Costumes Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Headdressescontributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Stilldescription Collaborative performance with Hugo Sanchez and Gerardo Navarro. Performed in connection with the Tijuana Art Exhibit held at Sushi Performance and Art Gallery, San Diego. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Tijuana-San Diego art pilgrimage performance piece. Pilgrimage began inside the Sushi Gallery. From there the performers walked to Horton Plaza then back to the Sushi Gallery, about 10 blocks each way. Exterior performance held back at Sushi Gallery. Inside Sushi Gallery.subject Horn (Musical Instrument) Navarro, Gerardo Sánchez, Hugo (Mexican Artist, Contemporary) Performance Art Pilgrims And Pilgrimages Costumes Spectators Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Stilldescription Collaborative performance with Hugo Sanchez and Gerardo Navarro. Performed in connection with the Tijuana Art Exhibit held at Sushi Performance and Art Gallery, San Diego. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Tijuana-San Diego art pilgrimage performance piece. Pilgrimage began inside the Sushi Gallery. From there the performers walked to Horton Plaza then back to the Sushi Gallery, about 10 blocks each way. Gómez-Peña and Sanchez during pilgrimage.subject Horn (Musical Instrument) Sánchez, Hugo (Mexican Artist, Contemporary) Performance Art Pilgrims And Pilgrimages Costumes Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Commemoration Of The Twentieth Anniversary Of The Tlatelolco Student Massacre
title Commemoration Of The Twentieth Anniversary Of The Tlatelolco Student Massacredescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Photographs Plaza Santa Cecilia, Tijuana (Baja California, Mexico) Tank, Plaza Santa Cecilia, Tijuana, Mexico.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaacsubject Political Art Massacres Tlatelolco Massacre (Mexico City, Mexico : 1968) Viewers (Observers) Tanks (Military Science) Children Pedestrian Areas Memorialscontributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Stilldescription Collaborative performance with Hugo Sanchez and Gerardo Navarro. Performed in connection with the Tijuana Art Exhibit held at Sushi Performance and Art Gallery, San Diego. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Tijuana-San Diego art pilgrimage performance piece. Pilgrimage began inside the Sushi Gallery. From there the performers walked to Horton Plaza then back to the Sushi Gallery, about 10 blocks each way. Navarro during pilgrimage.subject Navarro, Gerardo Crosses Cross-Dressing Performance Art Mannequins (Figures) Costumes Pilgrims And Pilgrimages Spectators Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
We The Razas Live In The Barrios But We Do Not Own The Barrios: Detail
title We The Razas Live In The Barrios But We Do Not Own The Barrios: Detaildescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) East Los Angeles mural painted on the wall of a coin operated laundromat. Paintings Viva La Raza Unida, Hasta La Victoriaartist/creator Cruz, Manuelsubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Prohibition Deterioration History Violence Narrative Art Uncle Sam (Symbolic Character) Devil Laundries Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Hand
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Handdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingssubject Hair Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Strikes Parks Symbolism Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Commemoration Of The Twentieth Anniversary Of The Tlatelolco Student Massacre
title Commemoration Of The Twentieth Anniversary Of The Tlatelolco Student Massacredescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Photographs Plaza Santa Cecilia, Tijuana (Baja California, Mexico) Tank, Plaza Santa Cecilia, Tijuana, Mexico.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaacsubject Memorials Spectators Tlatelolco Massacre (Mexico City, Mexico : 1968) Tanks (Military Science)contributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Stilldescription Collaborative performance with Hugo Sanchez and Gerardo Navarro. Performed in connection with the Tijuana Art Exhibit held at Sushi Performance and Art Gallery, San Diego. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Tijuana-San Diego art pilgrimage performance piece. Pilgrimage began inside the Sushi Gallery. From there the performers walked to Horton Plaza then back to the Sushi Gallery, about 10 blocks each way. Exterior performance held back at Sushi Gallery. Crowd of spectators outside Sushi Gallery.contributor Calisphere -
Pedro J. Gonzalez Meeting With The City Of San Diego
title Pedro J. Gonzalez Meeting With The City Of San Diegodescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Gonzalez is sitting next to his daughter. Pedro J. Gonzalez meeting with the City of San Diego regarding the establishment of a Pedro J. Gonzalez Day to be recognized in the cities of San Diego and Los Angeles. The official day was established on December 22, 1984. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Artists And Paintings
title California Murals Off The Wall: Artists And Paintingsdescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Footage of Victor Ochoa working on his project titled Busting Luz, closeups of José Montoya's painting titled Sacramento Hispanic Bureaucrats, closeups of another painting in the exhibit, and footage of Michael Schnorr working on his project titled When Food is Used as a Tool. Utensils Become Weapons. Isaac Artenstein can be heard in the background directing for documentary purposes. . .artist/creator Unknownsubject Ochoa Orozco, Victor Mexican American Art Political Art Mural Painting And Decoration Studios (Work Spaces) Artists Documentary Films Schnorr, Michaelcontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Ruledescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. This detail focus on a missionary opening his arms toward a mission, just after Mexico claims California. Mexico governed California until 1843, the sword and the Bible marching hand in hand. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Missionaries Mural Painting And Decoration Lakes Landscapes History Narrative Art Symbolism Missions Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Voz Libre: Installation
title Voz Libre: Installationdescription A collaborative project by Schnorr, Ochoa, Guillermo Rosette, Yasue Doudera, and Carlos Esparza Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Installation of the mural Voz Libre, which commemorates Pedro J. González, the 1930’s Los Angeles Spanish-language radio pioneer and immigrant labor advocate. Michael Schnorr and David Avalos. Paintings Photographsartist/creator Doudera, Yasue Ochoa, Victor Esparza, Carlos Schnorr, Michael Artenstein, Isaac Rosette, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Border Brujo: Performance Still
title Border Brujo: Performance Stilldescription A ritual-linguistic journey across the U.S./Mexico border. In the guise of a cross-cultural shaman, Gómez Peña shifts into 15 different personas, each speaking a different language. Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Collaboration with Emily Hicks and Yasue Doudera Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Stilldescription Collaborative performance with Hugo Sanchez and Gerardo Navarro. Performed in connection with the Tijuana Art Exhibit held at Sushi Performance and Art Gallery, San Diego. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Tijuana-San Diego art pilgrimage performance piece. Pilgrimage began inside the Sushi Gallery. From there the performers walked to Horton Plaza then back to the Sushi Gallery, about 10 blocks each way. Exterior performance held back at Sushi Gallery. Gerardo Navarro waiting for the hoisting the mannequin.subject Navarro, Gerardo Cross-Dressing Performance Art Mannequins (Figures) Costumes Pilgrims And Pilgrimages Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Kish Tetayawet Dream House Wampkish: Detail
title Kish Tetayawet Dream House Wampkish: Detaildescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Luna and DeSoto's installation focuses on ethnic assimilation and cultural integrity. This seemingly homey house compresses elements from a familiar vocabulary with elements from a language beyond daily experience. Mundane, middle-class comforts mingle with organic reminders of a higher, spiritual reality. Photographs San Diego (California) San Diego Mesa College. Art Gallery Sculpture and Installationssubject Living Rooms Television Receivers Viewers (Observers) Assimilation (Sociology) Branches (Plant Components) Bedrooms Installations (Visual Works) Home (Concept)contributor Calisphere -
Border Brujo: Film Still
title Border Brujo: Film Stilldescription A performance art monolog which examines linguistic and cultural stereotypes. Written and performed by Guillermo Gómez-Peña, produced and directed by Isaac Artenstein, Cinewest. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Photograph of the performance as it is being filmed. Altar by Felipe Almada. Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Artsubject Altars Film Stills Shamanism Performance Art Experimental Films Costumes Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Border Brujo: Performance Still
title Border Brujo: Performance Stilldescription A ritual-linguistic journey across the U.S./Mexico border. In the guise of a cross-cultural shaman, Gómez Peña shifts into 15 different personas, each speaking a different language. Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Collaboration with Emily Hicks and Yasue Doudera Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
Birth Of Border Brujo: Performance Still
title Birth Of Border Brujo: Performance Stilldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Collaboration with performance artist Hugo Sanchez Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Part of Border Realities IV in association with the Border Art Workshop, Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego. This performance is the genesis of "Border Brujo," a ritual-linguistic journey across the U.S./Mexico border. In the guise of a cross-cultural shaman, Gómez Peña shifts into 9 different personas, each speaking a different language. Performed outside the Centro Cultural de la Raza. Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
Virgin Of Guadalupe: Detail Of Artist Painting Mural
title Virgin Of Guadalupe: Detail Of Artist Painting Muraldescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingsartist/creator Torero, Mario Acevedosubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism--Religious Aspects Guadalupe, Our Lady Of Scaffoldingcontributor Calisphere -
East Los Angeles Mural: Detail
title East Los Angeles Mural: Detaildescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Protest of.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: God On Earth: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: God On Earth: Performance Stilldescription Collaborative performance by Carlos Niebla and rock band Mercado Negro called 'Dios en la Tierra,' or 'God on Earth. The message is that liberty is the most precious possession in life. Performed at Sushi Performance and Art Gallery in connection with art exhibit featuring Tijuana artists. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Tijuana Artists Exhibit on display from October 15 through November 19, 1988.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaacsubject Political Art Performance Art Fences Rock Groups Performing Artists Border Art Niebla, Carloscontributor Calisphere -
A World Of Burros: Performance Still
title A World Of Burros: Performance Stilldescription California State University, San Diego Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs Still from performance held at the California State University, San Diego, 1982. Photographs of the performance were taken by Isaac Artenstein of Cinewest. Teatro Vivo is a traveling theater troupe made up of three Guatemalan exiles and a Frenchman. Their performances are meant to inform the audience about the struggles facing Guatemalans. A World of Burros is a five-act play focusing on the life of a struggling family of burros that move from the poor countryside to a new kind of poverty in the city. Two out of the four original troupe members are Carmen Samayoa and Pierre Le Pichon.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Kish Tetayawet Dream House Wampkish: Detail
title Kish Tetayawet Dream House Wampkish: Detaildescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Luna and DeSoto's installation focuses on ethnic assimilation and cultural integrity. This seemingly homey house compresses elements from a familiar vocabulary with elements from a language beyond daily experience. Mundane, middle-class comforts mingle with organic reminders of a higher, spiritual reality. Photographs San Diego (California) San Diego Mesa College. Art Gallery Sculpture and Installationssubject Television Receivers Viewers (Observers) Assimilation (Sociology) Home (Concept) Installations (Visual Works) Living Roomscontributor Calisphere -
Commemoration Of The Twentieth Anniversary Of The Tlatelolco Student Massacre
title Commemoration Of The Twentieth Anniversary Of The Tlatelolco Student Massacredescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Photographs Plaza Santa Cecilia, Tijuana (Baja California, Mexico) Rock band Mercado Negro and performance artist Carlos Niebla performing in Tijuana as part of the commemorative events held on the twentieth anniversary of the Tlatelolco student massacre. Plaza Santa Cecilia, Tijuana, Mexico.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Latins Anonymous: Promotional Video Shoot
title Latins Anonymous: Promotional Video Shootdescription Café Cinema, San Diego (California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Latins Anonymous began when four Latino actors (Luisa Leschin, Diane Rodriguez, Armando Molina and Rick Najera), tired of Hollywood stereotyping Latinos as anonymous drug lords and pregnant maids, decided to write a comedy for themselves that would lampoon Latino cliches. Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs The filming of Latins Anonymous promotional video at Cafe Cinema, San Diego.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: God On Earth: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: God On Earth: Performance Stilldescription Collaborative performance by Carlos Niebla and rock band Mercado Negro called 'Dios en la Tierra,' or 'God on Earth. The message is that liberty is the most precious possession in life. Performed at Sushi Performance and Art Gallery in connection with art exhibit featuring Tijuana artists. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Tijuana Artists Exhibit on display from October 15 through November 19, 1988.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaacsubject Political Art Performance Art Fences Rock Groups Musicians Performing Artists Border Art Niebla, Carloscontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Muralist Victor Ochoa working on painting for exhibition while being video taped. Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Penny Envy: Performance Still
title Penny Envy: Performance Stilldescription A performance of comedy and music by Mexican-born actress/writer Yareli Arizmendi and musician Sergio Arau. The title derives from Arizmendi's comic skits, which poke fun at Mexican-American economic relations. Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) David Avalos wearing his Dia de los Muertos mask, which is eating artist Michael Schnorr's hand. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaacsubject Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Painting All Souls' Day Schnorr, Michael Exhibitions (Events) Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
1992: Performance Still
title 1992: Performance Stilldescription A performance trilogy deconstructing the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus 500 years previous. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Most of Gómez-Peña’s characters are hybrids, half traditional and half contemporary, half Mexican and half Chicano. During the performance the characters undergo constant transformations seen through overlapping props, costumes and makeup. Each character articulates within himself a series of cultural contradictions which are at the core of the US-Latino experience. Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles, California) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Cultural Center visitors observing the exhibition preparations. Juan Laguna working on his painting for the exhibition. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detaildescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda. Paintingssubject Ramp-Freeway Junctions Salazar, Ruben, 1928-1970 Mexican American Art Graffiti Mural Painting And Decoration Heroes Portraits History Parks Revolutionaries Leaders (People) Symbolism California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Varrio Si. Yonkes No!
title Chicano Park: Varrio Si. Yonkes No!description Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Neighborhood Yes, Junkyards No! Imagery within the mural depicts the Coronado Bay Bridge and National Steel. In the foreground, residents protest with their placards, Mas Casas, Menos Yonkes, More Houses, Less Junkyards, and La Unidrad Es La Fuerza, Unity is Strength. Paintingssubject Protests Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Factories History Unity (Artistic Concept) Parks Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Penny Envy: Performance Still
title Penny Envy: Performance Stilldescription A performance of comedy and music by Mexican-born actress/writer Yareli Arizmendi and musician Sergio Arau. The title derives from Arizmendi's comic skits, which poke fun at Mexican-American economic relations. Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
Americans Or Last Tango In Huahuatenango: Performance Still
title Americans Or Last Tango In Huahuatenango: Performance Stilldescription Americans or Last Tango In Huahuatenango is a musical comedy of tropical and topical intrigue, set in a tiny fictitious Central American republic called San Martin. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs Photographs taken by Isaac Artenstein.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
1992: Performance Still
title 1992: Performance Stilldescription A performance trilogy deconstructing the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus 500 years previous. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Most of Gómez-Peña’s characters are hybrids, half traditional and half contemporary, half Mexican and half Chicano. During the performance the characters undergo constant transformations seen through overlapping props, costumes and makeup. Each character articulates within himself a series of cultural contradictions which are at the core of the US-Latino experience. Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles, California) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographssubject Political Art Humor Native American Satire (Artistic Device) Performance Art Costumes Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Candles Headdressescontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: In Memory Of Home Boy
title Estrada Courts: In Memory Of Home Boydescription Boyle Heights (Los Angeles, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Estrada Courts (housing complex) Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, California and is well known for its murals, which reflect the Chicano barrio culture and traditions of the area. Memorial for a victim of gang violence. Paintingsartist/creator Martinez, Danielsubject Roses Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Eagles Commemoratives Low-Income Housing Symbolism Jesus Christ Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detail Of Edge Of Mural
title Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detail Of Edge Of Muraldescription Balboa Park (San Diego, Calif.) Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Worker holding a sign reading Unidad/Unity.subject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Workers History Revolution (Mexico : 1910-1920) Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Penny Envy: Performance Still
title Penny Envy: Performance Stilldescription A performance of comedy and music by Mexican-born actress/writer Yareli Arizmendi and musician Sergio Arau. The title derives from Arizmendi's comic skits, which poke fun at Mexican-American economic relations. Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
1992: Performance Stills
title 1992: Performance Stillsdescription A performance trilogy deconstructing the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus 500 years previous. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Most of Gómez-Peña’s characters are hybrids, half traditional and half contemporary, half Mexican and half Chicano. During the performance the characters undergo constant transformations seen through overlapping props, costumes and makeup. Each character articulates within himself a series of cultural contradictions which are at the core of the US-Latino experience. Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles, California) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographssubject Political Art Humor Imperialism Native American Satire (Artistic Device) Performance Art Costumes Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Headdressescontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Artists Working Out The Details Of The Opening Reception
title California Murals Off The Wall: Artists Working Out The Details Of The Opening Receptiondescription Artists participating in the exhibit eating and discussing details for the exhibit opening as well as details for creating a catalog of the exhibit along with artists' statements. Footage of Barbara Carrasco graphing her canvas and talking with Isaac Artenstein about murals, artists, and censorship. Footage of Barbara Carrasco talking with children visiting the cultural center. Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Artartist/creator Unknownsubject Ochoa Orozco, Victor Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Censorship Documentary Films Painting Children Barajas, Sal Discussion Carrasco, Barbara, 1955-contributor Calisphere -
Border Brujo, Sushi Performance: Still From Performance
title Border Brujo, Sushi Performance: Still From Performancedescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Artartist/creator Gómez-Peña, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Stilldescription Collaborative performance with Hugo Sanchez and Gerardo Navarro. Performed in connection with the Tijuana Art Exhibit held at Sushi Performance and Art Gallery, San Diego. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Tijuana-San Diego art pilgrimage performance piece. Pilgrimage began inside the Sushi Gallery. From there the performers walked to Horton Plaza then back to the Sushi Gallery, about 10 blocks each way. Exterior performance held back at Sushi Gallery. Emily Hicks holding Emiliano Gómez-Hicks in the background.subject Hicks, Emily Horn (Musical Instrument) Gómez-Hicks, Emiliano Crosses Cross-Dressing Navarro, Gerardo Performance Art Mannequins (Figures) Costumes Pilgrims And Pilgrimages Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Stilldescription Collaborative performance with Hugo Sanchez and Gerardo Navarro. Performed in connection with the Tijuana Art Exhibit held at Sushi Performance and Art Gallery, San Diego. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Tijuana-San Diego art pilgrimage performance piece. Pilgrimage began inside the Sushi Gallery. From there the performers walked to Horton Plaza then back to the Sushi Gallery, about 10 blocks each way. Navarro, Gómez-Peña, and Sanchez during pilgrimage.subject Horn (Musical Instrument) Navarro, Gerardo Crosses Sánchez, Hugo (Mexican Artist, Contemporary) Performance Art Mannequins (Figures) Costumes Pilgrims And Pilgrimages Spectators Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Commemoration Of The Twentieth Anniversary Of The Tlatelolco Student Massacre
title Commemoration Of The Twentieth Anniversary Of The Tlatelolco Student Massacredescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Photographs Plaza Santa Cecilia, Tijuana (Baja California, Mexico) Tank, Plaza Santa Cecilia, Tijuana, Mexico.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaacsubject Political Art Massacres Tlatelolco Massacre (Mexico City, Mexico : 1968) Viewers (Observers) Tanks (Military Science) Children Pedestrian Areas Memorialscontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Coatlicue: Detail Of Serpents
title Chicano Park: Coatlicue: Detail Of Serpentsdescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingscontributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Stilldescription Collaborative performance with Hugo Sanchez and Gerardo Navarro. Performed in connection with the Tijuana Art Exhibit held at Sushi Performance and Art Gallery, San Diego. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Tijuana-San Diego art pilgrimage performance piece. Pilgrimage began inside the Sushi Gallery. From there the performers walked to Horton Plaza then back to the Sushi Gallery, about 10 blocks each way. Navarro and Gómez-Peña during pilgrimage.subject Horn (Musical Instrument) Navarro, Gerardo Crosses Cross-Dressing Performance Art Mannequins (Figures) Costumes Pilgrims And Pilgrimages Spectators Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
East Los Angeles Mural Juxtaposing White American Domestic Life Against Mexican Domestic Life: Detail: White American Domestic Life
title East Los Angeles Mural Juxtaposing White American Domestic Life Against Mexican Domestic Life: Detail: White American Domestic Lifedescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) One spot of chipping on the mural looks like the outline of the state of Texas. The word "Texas" was graffitied onto that spot. Paintingsartist/creator Cruz, Manuelsubject Mexican American Art Graffiti Mural Painting And Decoration Deterioration History Domestic Life Social Classes Laundry Symbolism Texas Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Pedro J. Gonzalez Meeting With The City Of San Diego
title Pedro J. Gonzalez Meeting With The City Of San Diegodescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Gonzalez is sitting next to his daughter. Pedro J. Gonzalez meeting with the City of San Diego regarding the establishment of a Pedro J. Gonzalez Day to be recognized in the cities of San Diego and Los Angeles. The official day was established on December 22, 1984. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Pueblo Indians
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule, Pueblo Indiansdescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by Judith Hernandez, this detail focuses on the Pueblo Indians who toil the land only to have it taken way from them. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Landscapes History Cornstalks Pueblo Indians Narrative Art Symbolism Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Preparation: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Preparation: Performance Stilldescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Guillermo Gómez-Peña in pilgrimage performance costume. In the background Carlos Niebla hanging a painting. Guillermo Gómez-Peña was the emcee for the evening's events. Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Artsubject Performance Art Pilgrims And Pilgrimages Costumes Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Border Art Niebla, Carloscontributor Calisphere -
Voz Libre: Installation
title Voz Libre: Installationdescription A collaborative project by Schnorr, Ochoa, Guillermo Rosette, Yasue Doudera, and Carlos Esparza Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Installation of the mural Voz Libre, which commemorates Pedro J. González, the 1930’s Los Angeles Spanish-language radio pioneer and immigrant labor advocate. Paintings Photographsartist/creator Doudera, Yasue Ochoa, Victor Esparza, Carlos Schnorr, Michael Artenstein, Isaac Rosette, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Stilldescription Collaborative performance with Hugo Sanchez and Gerardo Navarro. Performed in connection with the Tijuana Art Exhibit held at Sushi Performance and Art Gallery, San Diego. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Tijuana-San Diego art pilgrimage performance piece. Pilgrimage began inside the Sushi Gallery. From there the performers walked to Horton Plaza then back to the Sushi Gallery, about 10 blocks each way. Exterior performance held back at Sushi Gallery. Hoisting mannequin up to the fire escape.subject Performance Art Fire Escapes Mannequins (Figures) Pilgrims And Pilgrimages Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Kish Tetayawet Dream House Wampkish: Detail
title Kish Tetayawet Dream House Wampkish: Detaildescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Luna and DeSoto's installation focuses on ethnic assimilation and cultural integrity. This seemingly homey house compresses elements from a familiar vocabulary with elements from a language beyond daily experience. Mundane, middle-class comforts mingle with organic reminders of a higher, spiritual reality. Photographs San Diego (California) San Diego Mesa College. Art Gallery Sculpture and Installationssubject Assimilation (Sociology) Branches (Plant Components) Bedrooms Installations (Visual Works) Home (Concept)contributor Calisphere -
Border Brujo: Performance Still
title Border Brujo: Performance Stilldescription A ritual-linguistic journey across the U.S./Mexico border. In the guise of a cross-cultural shaman, Gómez Peña shifts into 15 different personas, each speaking a different language. Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Collaboration with Emily Hicks and Yasue Doudera Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
Beauty Of Our People: Detail
title Beauty Of Our People: Detaildescription Avenida Cesar Chavez at Soto St. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Mural designed by John Valadez, painted by Irma Ayala, Glenna B., Carlos Callejo, Barbara Carrasco, Daniel Cruz, Susan Fierro, Frank Gonzalez, Leo Limon, Frank Marin, Jose Marin, Manuel Martinez, Irma Medina, Jose Medina, Joe Rodriguez, and Rodney Sakai. The mural reads, "1978 Citywide murral Project/Public Art Center. This is the last mural sponsored by the city of Los Angeles." Mural was painted over in 1983 with another mural titled El Corrido de Boyle Heights by the East Los Streetscapers. Paintings The Beauty of our People is in our Culture, The Strength of our Culture lies within our Struggleartist/creator Carrasco, Barbara Valadez, John Limon, Leo Avila, Glenna Boltuch Callejo, Carlos Sakai, Rodney Yepes, Georgesubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Pride And Vanity Symbolism History Narrative Art Faces Mexican Americanscontributor Calisphere -
Border Brujo: Film Still
title Border Brujo: Film Stilldescription A performance art monolog which examines linguistic and cultural stereotypes. Written and performed by Guillermo Gómez-Peña, produced and directed by Isaac Artenstein, Cinewest. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Gómez-Peña posing on the altar. Altar by Felipe Almada. Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Artsubject Altars Film Stills Shamanism Performance Art Experimental Films Costumes Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Birth Of Border Brujo: Performance Still
title Birth Of Border Brujo: Performance Stilldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Collaboration with performance artist Hugo Sanchez Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Part of Border Realities IV in association with the Border Art Workshop, Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego. This performance is the genesis of "Border Brujo," a ritual-linguistic journey across the U.S./Mexico border. In the guise of a cross-cultural shaman, Gómez Peña shifts into 9 different personas, each speaking a different language. Performed outside the Centro Cultural de la Raza. Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographssubject Altars Sánchez, Hugo (Mexican Artist, Contemporary) Monologues Audiences Shamanism Performance Art Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: God On Earth: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: God On Earth: Performance Stilldescription Collaborative performance by Carlos Niebla and rock band Mercado Negro called 'Dios en la Tierra,' or 'God on Earth. The message is that liberty is the most precious possession in life. Performed at Sushi Performance and Art Gallery in connection with art exhibit featuring Tijuana artists. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Tijuana Artists Exhibit on display from October 15 through November 19, 1988.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaacsubject Political Art Performance Art Fences Rock Groups Performing Artists Border Art Niebla, Carloscontributor Calisphere -
Border Brujo: Performance Still
title Border Brujo: Performance Stilldescription A ritual-linguistic journey across the U.S./Mexico border. In the guise of a cross-cultural shaman, Gómez Peña shifts into 15 different personas, each speaking a different language. Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Collaboration with Emily Hicks and Yasue Doudera Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
Beauty Of Our People: Detail: Two Young Boys
title Beauty Of Our People: Detail: Two Young Boysdescription Avenida Cesar Chavez at Soto St. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) East Los Angeles (California) Mural designed by John Valadez, painted by Irma Ayala, Glenna B., Carlos Callejo, Barbara Carrasco, Daniel Cruz, Susan Fierro, Frank Gonzalez, Leo Limon, Frank Marin, Jose Marin, Manuel Martinez, Irma Medina, Jose Medina, Joe Rodriguez, and Rodney Sakai. The mural reads, "1978 Citywide mural Project/Public Art Center. This is the last mural sponsored by the city of Los Angeles." Mural was painted over in 1983 with another mural titled El Corrido de Boyle Heights by the East Los Streetscapers. Paintings The Beauty of our People is in our Culture, The Strength of our Culture Lies Within our Struggleartist/creator Carrasco, Barbara Valadez, John Limon, Leo Avila, Glenna Boltuch Callejo, Carlos Sakai, Rodney Yepes, Georgesubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Pride And Vanity Boys History Narrative Art Symbolism Mexican Americanscontributor Calisphere -
Latins Anonymous: Promotional Video Shoot
title Latins Anonymous: Promotional Video Shootdescription Café Cinema, San Diego (California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Latins Anonymous began when four Latino actors (Luisa Leschin, Diane Rodriguez, Armando Molina and Rick Najera), tired of Hollywood stereotyping Latinos as anonymous drug lords and pregnant maids, decided to write a comedy for themselves that would lampoon Latino cliches. Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs The filming of Latins Anonymous promotional video at Cafe Cinema, San Diego.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
A World Of Burros: Performance Still
title A World Of Burros: Performance Stilldescription California State University, San Diego Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs Still from performance held at the California State University, San Diego, 1982. Photographs of the performance were taken by Isaac Artenstein of Cinewest. Teatro Vivo is a traveling theater troupe made up of three Guatemalan exiles and a Frenchman. Their performances are meant to inform the audience about the struggles facing Guatemalans. A World of Burros is a five-act play focusing on the life of a struggling family of burros that move from the poor countryside to a new kind of poverty in the city. Two out of the four original troupe members are Carmen Samayoa and Pierre Le Pichon.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: God On Earth: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: God On Earth: Performance Stilldescription Collaborative performance by Carlos Niebla and rock band Mercado Negro called 'Dios en la Tierra,' or 'God on Earth. The message is that liberty is the most precious possession in life. Performed at Sushi Performance and Art Gallery in connection with art exhibit featuring Tijuana artists. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Tijuana Artists Exhibit on display from October 15 through November 19, 1988.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaacsubject Political Art Performance Art Fences Rock Groups Musicians Performing Artists Border Art Niebla, Carloscontributor Calisphere -
Americans Or Last Tango In Huahuatenango: Performance Still
title Americans Or Last Tango In Huahuatenango: Performance Stilldescription Americans or Last Tango In Huahuatenango is a musical comedy of tropical and topical intrigue, set in a tiny fictitious Central American republic called San Martin. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs Photographs taken by Isaac Artenstein.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) David Avalos' La Placa for his overall project titled Loteria Chicana. Victor Ochoa's Busting Luz is in the background. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographscontributor Calisphere -
Penny Envy: Performance Still
title Penny Envy: Performance Stilldescription A performance of comedy and music by Mexican-born actress/writer Yareli Arizmendi and musician Sergio Arau. The title derives from Arizmendi's comic skits, which poke fun at Mexican-American economic relations. Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) David Avalos wearing his Dia de los Muertos mask posing with artist Michael Schnorr. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographssubject Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Painting All Souls' Day Schnorr, Michael Exhibitions (Events) Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
A World Of Burros: Performance Still
title A World Of Burros: Performance Stilldescription California State University, San Diego Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs Still from performance held at the California State University, San Diego, 1982. Photographs of the performance were taken by Isaac Artenstein of Cinewest. Teatro Vivo is a traveling theater troupe made up of three Guatemalan exiles and a Frenchman. Their performances are meant to inform the audience about the struggles facing Guatemalans. A World of Burros is a five-act play focusing on the life of a struggling family of burros that move from the poor countryside to a new kind of poverty in the city. Two out of the four original troupe members are Carmen Samayoa and Pierre Le Pichon.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of An Open Book With Inscription, Broken Chain And A Gun
title Chicano Park: Historical Mural: Detail Of An Open Book With Inscription, Broken Chain And A Gundescription Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) El pueblo y solo el pueblo, es la fuerza motriz que hace la historia mundial (The people and only the people, are the driving force that makes world history) Historical Mural (Ramp 1A) was conceived to reinforce the positive contributions of Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American men in Chicano history. Restoration completed in 2012 by artists Barajas and Aranda. Paintingssubject Ramp-Freeway Junctions Firearms Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism Books History Parks Faces Chains California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
1992: Performance Still
title 1992: Performance Stilldescription A performance trilogy deconstructing the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus 500 years previous. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Most of Gómez-Peña’s characters are hybrids, half traditional and half contemporary, half Mexican and half Chicano. During the performance the characters undergo constant transformations seen through overlapping props, costumes and makeup. Each character articulates within himself a series of cultural contradictions which are at the core of the US-Latino experience. Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles, California) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
Americans Or Last Tango In Huahuatenango: Performance Still
title Americans Or Last Tango In Huahuatenango: Performance Stilldescription Americans or Last Tango In Huahuatenango is a musical comedy of tropical and topical intrigue, set in a tiny fictitious Central American republic called San Martin. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs Photographs taken by Isaac Artenstein.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall
title California Murals Off The Walldescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Juan Laguna working on his painting for the exhibition. Paintings Part of California Murals Off the Wall Exhibition held at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego, California, March 1983. Photographsartist/creator Artenstein, Isaacsubject Mexican American Art Laguna, Juan Painting Video Cameras Flags--United States Exhibitions (Events)contributor Calisphere -
Penny Envy: Performance Still
title Penny Envy: Performance Stilldescription A performance of comedy and music by Mexican-born actress/writer Yareli Arizmendi and musician Sergio Arau. The title derives from Arizmendi's comic skits, which poke fun at Mexican-American economic relations. Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
California Murals Off The Wall: Panel Discussion Of Artists And Scholars
title California Murals Off The Wall: Panel Discussion Of Artists And Scholarsdescription Centro Cultural de la Raza (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Opening reception panel discussion of artists and scholars. Footage of the beginning of the panel discussion including introduction of the panel artists and scholars by David Avalos. Footage also includes a significant portion of Ramses Noriega's contribution. Focus of the panel is on the Chicano artist movement.artist/creator Unknownsubject Ochoa Orozco, Victor Exhibition Openings Avalos, David Mexican American Art Documentary Films Yanez, Rene Drescher, Tim Discussion Noriega, Ramses Carrasco, Barbara, 1955- Montoya, Malaquias, 1938-contributor Calisphere -
1992: Performance Still
title 1992: Performance Stilldescription A performance trilogy deconstructing the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus 500 years previous. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Most of Gómez-Peña’s characters are hybrids, half traditional and half contemporary, half Mexican and half Chicano. During the performance the characters undergo constant transformations seen through overlapping props, costumes and makeup. Each character articulates within himself a series of cultural contradictions which are at the core of the US-Latino experience. Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles, California) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographssubject Political Art Humor Imperialism Native American Satire (Artistic Device) Performance Art Costumes Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Headdressescontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1890 Los Angeles Mountains To The Shore
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1890 Los Angeles Mountains To The Shoredescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The first one thousand feet were painted during the first summer of work in 1976. Additionally the first one thousand feet were divided into sections of 100 feet each. Although the content is highly integrated, each section was designed by a different artist under the general supervision of Judith Baca. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Narrative mural depicting California history from prehistory thru the 1920s. Designed by American Indian artist Charlie Brown, "From the Mountains to the Shore" begins with San Pedro Harbor where, until recently, there was a great abundance of flying fish. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mural Painting And Decoration History Fishes Fishers Narrative Art Symbolism California Sailing Shipscontributor Calisphere -
1992: Performance Stills
title 1992: Performance Stillsdescription A performance trilogy deconstructing the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus 500 years previous. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Most of Gómez-Peña’s characters are hybrids, half traditional and half contemporary, half Mexican and half Chicano. During the performance the characters undergo constant transformations seen through overlapping props, costumes and makeup. Each character articulates within himself a series of cultural contradictions which are at the core of the US-Latino experience. Museum of Contemporary Art (Los Angeles, California) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographssubject Lighting Political Art Humor Imperialism Native American Satire (Artistic Device) Performance Art Costumes Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Candles Headdressescontributor Calisphere -
Border Brujo, Sushi Performance: Still From Performance
title Border Brujo, Sushi Performance: Still From Performancedescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Artartist/creator Gómez-Peña, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Stilldescription Collaborative performance with Hugo Sanchez and Gerardo Navarro. Performed in connection with the Tijuana Art Exhibit held at Sushi Performance and Art Gallery, San Diego. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Tijuana-San Diego art pilgrimage performance piece. Pilgrimage began inside the Sushi Gallery. From there the performers walked to Horton Plaza then back to the Sushi Gallery, about 10 blocks each way. Exterior performance held back at Sushi Gallery. Gómez-Peña and Navarro exiting the Sushi Gallery.subject Horn (Musical Instrument) Navarro, Gerardo Crosses Performance Art Mannequins (Figures) Costumes Pilgrims And Pilgrimages Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Still
title Tijuana Artists Exhibit: Tijuana-San Diego Art Pilgrimage: Performance Stilldescription Collaborative performance with Hugo Sanchez and Gerardo Navarro. Performed in connection with the Tijuana Art Exhibit held at Sushi Performance and Art Gallery, San Diego. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Tijuana-San Diego art pilgrimage performance piece. Pilgrimage began inside the Sushi Gallery. From there the performers walked to Horton Plaza then back to the Sushi Gallery, about 10 blocks each way. Navarro, Gómez-Peña, and Sanchez during pilgrimage.subject Horn (Musical Instrument) Navarro, Gerardo Crosses Cross-Dressing Sánchez, Hugo (Mexican Artist, Contemporary) Performance Art Mannequins (Figures) Costumes Pilgrims And Pilgrimages Spectators Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: World War I, Doughboys
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: World War I, Doughboysdescription A collaborative project by Judith Baca and over 400 employed youths and artists. The 1978 project continues where the first 1000 feet left off. From this point forward, Baca exerted more control over the design, which resulted in more stylistic unity and an evolving complexity in the transitions between the sections and linkages between historical incidents. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Paintings Take up the Sword of Justice The "doughboys" leave, kissing their wives and girlfriends goodbye. In the recruiting poster, woman appears in her mythic form as the symbol of Liberty. In reality, she works in the war industry replacing men in nontraditional jobs like welding, as well as contributing to the war effort through "women's jobs" like nursing. Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History World War, 1914-1918 Soldiers Narrative Art Kissing Railroad Trains Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Commemoration Of The Twentieth Anniversary Of The Tlatelolco Student Massacre
title Commemoration Of The Twentieth Anniversary Of The Tlatelolco Student Massacredescription Detail of art piece, Plaza Santa Cecilia, Tijuana, Mexico. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Photographs Plaza Santa Cecilia, Tijuana (Baja California, Mexico)artist/creator Artenstein, Isaacsubject Political Art Politicians Massacres Tlatelolco Massacre (Mexico City, Mexico : 1968) Viewers (Observers) Soldiers Pedestrian Areas Memorials Bannerscontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Enclosed Garden At Base Of Mural
title Chicano Park: Death Of A Farmworker: Detail Of Enclosed Garden At Base Of Muraldescription As an accompaniment to Death of a Farmworker an enclosed vegetable garden was built by the artists at the base of the mural. The sign mounted on the fence read: In memory of all the farm workers who have struggled for a better life - the artists. The garden and statue are no longer in situ. Barrio Logan (San Diego, California) Chicano Park (San Diego, California) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Paintingssubject Bridges Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Agricultural Laborers History Strikes Vegetable Gardening Parks Symbolism Agriculture California Sculpturecontributor Calisphere