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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 Cactus Television Receivers Soils Viewers (Observers) Assimilation (Sociology) Home (Concept) Installations (Visual Works) Living Roomscontributor 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. Isaac Artenstein climbing the scaffolding. Paintings Photographsartist/creator Doudera, Yasue Ochoa, Victor Esparza, Carlos Schnorr, Michael Artenstein, Isaac Rosette, Guillermocontributor 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 -
Sadomasochist Man: Detail
title Sadomasochist Man: Detaildescription 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. Printscontributor 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) Photographssubject Altars Sánchez, Hugo (Mexican Artist, Contemporary) Monologues Audiences Shamanism Performance Art 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) 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 -
Border Brujo: Production
title Border Brujo: Productiondescription A performance art monolog which examines linguistic and cultural stereotypes. Written and performed by Guillermo Gómez-Peña, produced and directed by Isaac Artenstein, Cinewest. Cinematorapher Kristin Glover and production crew during recording of Border Brujo. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Film, Audio, Video and Digital Art Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Artcontributor Calisphere -
Border Brujo
title Border Brujodescription Altar continuity shot. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Oct 17 Day 1 altar table Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual 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 Musicians 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 -
Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detail
title Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detaildescription 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) Key people in the struggle of Mexico's freedom: Soldadera, woman soldier from the 1910 revolution, José María Morelos, and Ricardo Flores Magon. Paintingssubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Flores Magón, Ricardo, 1873-1922 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 -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1,000 A.D. Early Californians, Daily Life
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1,000 A.D. Early Californians, Daily Lifedescription 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 Christina Schlesinger, this detail focus on the daily life of the Chumash Indians as it might have been in 1000 A.D. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Chumash Indians History Hunting And Gathering Societies Narrative Art Symbolism Californiacontributor 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) Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Muralist Michael Schnorr 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, 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 -
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) 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 Isaac Artenstein 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 Artenstein, Isaac Masks Border Art Exhibitions (Events)contributor 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 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 Satire (Artistic Device) Performance Art Costumes Megaphones Gómez-Peña, Guillermocontributor 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 -
California Murals Off The Wall: Barbara Carrasco Painting
title California Murals Off The Wall: Barbara Carrasco Paintingdescription Artist Barbara Carrasco paints while discussing composition and art censorship with Victor Ochoa and Guillermo Rosette. Footage also includes Sal Barajas painting. 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 Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Rosette, Guillermo Studios (Work Spaces) Artists Censorship Documentary Films Conversation Barajas, Sal Women Artists Carrasco, Barbara, 1955-contributor 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. Designed by Judith Hernandez, this scene is dominated by the figure of a Spanish land baron, illustrating the "hacendados" who dominated early California. His serape is formed by the land and labor of the Indians which he has taken and used to build the hacienda toward which he looks and where an elegant wedding is taking place. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Indians Of North America Mexican American Art Missionaries Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History Missions Narrative Art Cattle Barons (Noblemen) Agriculture California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Untitled (Peacock)
title Estrada Courts: Untitled (Peacock)description 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. Paintings Peacock with other animals around the edges of its fanned feathers.artist/creator Unknownsubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Animals Low-Income Housing Peafowl Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: Charlie Chaplin
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: Charlie Chaplindescription 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. As World War I reached into every aspect a American life, Charlie Chaplin, the famous silent movie comedian and a symbol of the common man, became involved in the national campaign. He is represented in the mural as a typical "dough boy" fighting in the trenches for the ideals in which he believes and for which the war was being fought. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Los Angeles Valley College Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mural Painting And Decoration Chaplin, Charlie, 1889-1977 History World War, 1914-1918 Soldiers Narrative Art Bunkers (Fortification) Symbolism California Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931contributor Calisphere -
Guillermo Gómez-Peña In His Studio At Sushi Gallery
title Guillermo Gómez-Peña In His Studio At Sushi Gallerydescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Guillermo Gómez-Peña kept a studio within the same building that housed the Sushi Gallery. Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Artartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Commemoration Of The Twentieth Anniversary Of The Tlatelolco Student Massacre
title Commemoration Of The Twentieth Anniversary Of The Tlatelolco Student Massacredescription 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 Massacres Tlatelolco Massacre (Mexico City, Mexico : 1968) Viewers (Observers) Pedestrian Areas Memorialscontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1880 Frontier California
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1880 Frontier Californiadescription 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 shows the California land boom and the battles that ensued over land between the Native Americans and the White settlers. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Oranges Horses Indians Of North America Battles Mural Painting And Decoration Orchards Immigrants Railroads History Employees Narrative Art Chinese Symbolism Agriculture Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Day Of The Dead Installation
title Day Of The Dead Installationdescription Day of the Dead art installation with a framed photograph of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, a copy of Friday Kahlo's Self-portrait as a Tehuana, skulls, skeletons, and various other ex-votos. Dia de los Muertos 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. Sculpture and Installationssubject Kahlo, Frida, 1907-1954 Popular Culture Marketing Mexican American Art Human Skeleton Skull Rivera, Diego, 1886-1957 All Souls' Day Household Shrines Installations (Visual Works) Votive Offeringscontributor 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) 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: 1848 Bandaide
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaidedescription 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 focuses on the battle between the Mexican army and the U.S. cavalry for the control of California and the beginning of the California Gold Rush at Sutters' Mill. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Haciendas Battles Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Sawmills History Weddings Soldiers Narrative Art Symbolism Gold Mines And Mining 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) Speaker commemorating the event, Plaza Santa Cecilia, Tijuana, Mexico.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor 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 -
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. Hugo Sanchez preparing to climb chain to fire escape.subject Sánchez, Hugo (Mexican Artist, Contemporary) Performance Art Pilgrims And Pilgrimages Costumes Border Artcontributor 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 -
Estrada Courts: Untitled
title Estrada Courts: Untitleddescription 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. Mythology. Paintingssubject Mexican American Art Mythology Mural Painting And Decoration History Low-Income Housing Symbolism Pegasus (Greek Mythology) California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Organic Stimulus
title Estrada Courts: Organic Stimulusdescription 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 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. Paintings The artist painted this pastel hued landscape without any pre-concept or drawing to go by. Mural was restored in 2012 by the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles. Restoration was assisted by Ian Robertson-Salt and the youth of Estrada Courts.artist/creator Loza, Ernesto De Lasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Landscapes History Volcanoes Mexico--Popocatépetl Low-Income Housing Mountainscontributor 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Shrine
title Shrinedescription 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. Sculpture and Installationscontributor 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) Photographssubject Altars Doudera, Yasue Monologues Audiences Shamanism Performance Art Costumes Megaphones Gómez-Peña, Guillermo 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 -
Border Brujo: Promotional Photograph
title Border Brujo: Promotional Photographdescription 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 taken by Aguilera-Hellweg for promotion of Border Brujo. 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
title Border Brujodescription Altar continuity shot. Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Oct 17 1989 Day 1 altar table Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual 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) 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 -
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 -
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 -
Estrada Courts: We Are Not A Minority
title Estrada Courts: We Are Not A Minoritydescription 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. In memoriam to the Guevrillero Heroico, el Doctor Che. Dia del Rebelde International XI aniversario Oct. 8th 1978 Paintings This tribute to Latin American revolutionary Che Guevara was painted in 1978 by artists from the Chicano Park struggle in San Diego. It was restored in 1995 by the Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles. The original artists were Mario Torero, Rocky, El Lion, and Zade. The restoration artists were Mario Torero and Carmen Kalo, assisted by Ernesto de la Loza.artist/creator Torero, Mariosubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Leaders (People) Portraits History Low-Income Housing Revolutionaries Guevara, Che, 1928-1967 Symbolism Californiacontributor Calisphere -
Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detail: Malcom X
title Revolutionary Figures From Mexico And The United States: Detail: Malcom Xdescription 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) Paintingscontributor 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: Artists Working On Their Projects
title California Murals Off The Wall: Artists Working On Their Projectsdescription 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 Satirical monolog by David Avalos about artists and works in the exhibit. Footage of Victor Ochoa and Guillermo Rosette painting. Footage of David Avalos describing his art piece titled "Loteria Chicana" which is based on the Mexican game Loteria. Footage of Nieto Pello working on his painting of young love against the backdrop of the mountains of Montana.artist/creator Unknownsubject Ochoa Orozco, Victor Avalos, David Mexican American Art Political Art Humor Landscapes Documentary Films Satire (Artistic Device) Pello, Nieto Rosette, Guillermocontributor Calisphere -
Chicano Park: Tenochitilan: Detail Of Hunters
title Chicano Park: Tenochitilan: Detail Of Huntersdescription 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) Gazebo ceiling mural illustrates the foundation myth of Tenochtitlan/Mexico City. Paintingssubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Aztec (Culture Or Style) Hunters Lakes History Gazebos Bow And Arrow Eagles Symbolism--Religious Aspects Snakes Mexico Creationcontributor 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, 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. 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 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 -
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 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 Imperialism Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Performance Art Costumes Gesture Candlescontributor 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. Designed by Judith Hernandez, this scene is dominated by the figure of a Spanish land baron, illustrating the "hacendados" who dominated early California. His serape is formed by the land and labor of the Indians which he has taken and used to build the hacienda toward which he looks and where an elegant wedding is taking place. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Haciendas Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History Weddings Narrative Art Cattle Barons (Noblemen) Agriculture California Mexicocontributor Calisphere -
Estrada Courts: Untitled (Lincoln And Kennedy)
title Estrada Courts: Untitled (Lincoln And Kennedy)description 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. Paintings Portraits of United States presidents Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy in front of an American flag. Between the two men is an outline of the United States Capitol Building and a list of comparisons between the two presidents.artist/creator Lopez, Franksubject Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Portraits Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963 Youth History Presidents Low-Income Housing Flags--United States Symbolismcontributor Calisphere -
Commemoration Of The Twentieth Anniversary Of The Tlatelolco Student Massacre
title Commemoration Of The Twentieth Anniversary Of The Tlatelolco Student Massacredescription 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 Massacres Tlatelolco Massacre (Mexico City, Mexico : 1968) Viewers (Observers) Pedestrian Areas Memorialscontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: A New Perspecive On Edison; Bridge Across The Tujunga Wash
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: A New Perspecive On Edison; Bridge Across The Tujunga Washdescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) In this scene Thomas Edison’s Mexican‑American heritage is symbolized by the Chichimeca corn goddess who whispers the secrets of the ancient builders and inventors in his ear. Los Angeles Valley College Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Bridges Goddesses Chichimecs Mural Painting And Decoration Symbolism History Narrative Art Cityscapes (Representations) Pyramids California Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931contributor 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 Horn (Musical Instrument) Navarro, Gerardo Crosses Performance Art Mannequins (Figures) Costumes Pilgrims And Pilgrimages Spectators Gómez-Peña, Guillermo Masks Border Artcontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1880 Frontier California And 1890 Los Angeles Mountains To The Shore
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1880 Frontier California And 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. This detail shows a California orange grove, women reading a newspaper about the woman's suffrage revolution, and a man standing next to a high wheel bicycle. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Oranges Mural Painting And Decoration Bicycles Orchards Women--Suffrage History Employees Narrative Art Gearing 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) Speaker commemorating the event, Plaza Santa Cecilia, Tijuana, Mexico.artist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaide
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1848 Bandaidedescription 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 focuses on a prospector panning for gold and on segregation. In the state capital at Monterey, ex‑Southerners passed laws-WHITES ONLY‑which did not allow people of Mexican, Black or Chinese descent to make claims. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration Flags--Confederate States Of America History Segregation Narrative Art Covered Wagons Symbolism Gold Mines And Mining California Minerscontributor 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 -
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 -
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 and mannequin. Dragsubject Streets Navarro, Gerardo Crosses 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 Television Receivers Viewers (Observers) Assimilation (Sociology) Branches (Plant Components) Home (Concept) Installations (Visual Works) Living Roomscontributor Calisphere -
Guillermo Gómez-Peña In His Studio At Sushi Gallery
title Guillermo Gómez-Peña In His Studio At Sushi Gallerydescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Guillermo Gómez-Peña kept a studio within the same building that housed the Sushi Gallery. Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Artartist/creator Artenstein, Isaaccontributor 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 -
California Murals Off The Wall: Victor Ochoa Explaining The Symbolism Of His Project
title California Murals Off The Wall: Victor Ochoa Explaining The Symbolism Of His Projectdescription 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 Paintings Victor Ochoa explaining the symbolism in his painting, his identification as a Chicano artist, and his role in the Chicano community. Ochoa also explains how he was influenced by growing up in both the United States and Mexico.artist/creator Unknowncontributor Calisphere -
Mexican Revolution
title Mexican Revolutiondescription 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 Ochoa, Victorsubject Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Revolutionaries Leaders (People) Zapata, Emiliano, 1879-1919 Scaffolding Mexicocontributor 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 -
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 -
Border Brujo: Promotional Photograph
title Border Brujo: Promotional Photographdescription 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 taken by Aguilera-Hellweg for promotion of Border Brujo. 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
title Border Brujodescription Digital Library Development Program, UC San Diego, La Jolla, 92093-0175 (https://lib.ucsd.edu/digital-library) Oct. 17, 1989 Day 1 costume Performing Arts (including Performance Art) Photographs San Diego (California) Sushi Performance & Visual Art Wardrobe and makeup continuity shots.subject Altars Monologues Shamanism Performance Art Experimental Films 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) 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 -
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 -
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 -
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) Photographssubject Political Art Humor Imperialism Satire (Artistic Device) Performance Art Costumes Gesture Candles Masks Flagscontributor 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, 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 -
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) 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 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) Photographscontributor Calisphere -
Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule And 1848 Bandaide
title Great Wall Of Los Angeles: Detail: 1822 Mexican Rule And 1848 Bandaidedescription 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. A typical hacienda with an elegant wedding, the battle between the Mexican army and the U.S. cavalry for control of California, and the beginning of the California Gold Rush at Sutters' Mill. Paintings Tujunga Wash, Los Angeles (California)artist/creator Baca, Judith Franciscasubject Haciendas Battles Mexican American Art Mural Painting And Decoration History Weddings Narrative Art Symbolism Gold Mines And Mining California Mexicocontributor 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