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Spanish-Mexican Hacendado
title Spanish-Mexican Hacendadodescription Pen and ink on paper, 18 in. x 14.75 in. José Cisneros (1910-2009) has been described as a leading historical illustrator of the Southwest. While he was a painter, wood carver, writer and muralist, his primary focus was recording the history of the Southwest border region through his illustrations. Born in Villa Ocampo, Mexico, Cisneros eventually moved to Juarez with his family in 1925 where he obtained a school passport to attend the Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso, Texas. While enrolled in a painting class, he discovered during one of the lessons that he was color blind. Two years later, he was forced to quit school to help financially support his family. He procured a position at El Paso’s White House Department Store, where he designed displays and began to draw on Poster Board. He introduced himself to artist Tom Lea, which led to an invitation for Cisneros to exhibit his work at the El Paso Public Library in 1938. His work was so popular that his exhibit was extended for two weeks, and he was eventually exhibited in Juarez. Later, he was invited to illustrate many books and printing projects through a long-term collaboration with Carl Hertzog, the famous typographer, book designer, and publisher. During this time, he designed the coat of arms for the city of Juarez, and eventually the seal for The University of Texas at El Paso. Among his many honors are the Americanism Award given to him by the Daughters of the American Revolution; he was knighted by Pope John Paul II in 1990, and he was given the Order of Civil Merit by King Juan Carlos I of Spain in 1991. In 2001, he received the National Humanities Medal presented by President George W. Bush. José Cisneros remained a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas until his death on November 14, 2009.artist/creator Cisneros, Josésubject Borderlands Frontera Pen and ink drawings Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
The First Thanksgiving
title The First Thanksgivingdescription Pen, ink, and color pencil, 25.25 in. x 20.25 in. José Cisneros (1910-2009) has been described as a leading historical illustrator of the Southwest. While he was a painter, wood carver, writer and muralist, his primary focus was recording the history of the Southwest border region through his illustrations. Born in Villa Ocampo, Mexico, Cisneros eventually moved to Juarez with his family in 1925 where he obtained a school passport to attend the Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso, Texas. While enrolled in a painting class, he discovered during one of the lessons that he was color blind. Two years later, he was forced to quit school to help financially support his family. He procured a position at El Paso’s White House Department Store, where he designed displays and began to draw on Poster Board. He introduced himself to artist Tom Lea, which led to an invitation for Cisneros to exhibit his work at the El Paso Public Library in 1938. His work was so popular that his exhibit was extended for two weeks, and he was eventually exhibited in Juarez. Later, he was invited to illustrate many books and printing projects through a long-term collaboration with Carl Hertzog, the famous typographer, book designer, and publisher. During this time, he designed the coat of arms for the city of Juarez, and eventually the seal for The University of Texas at El Paso. Among his many honors are the Americanism Award given to him by the Daughters of the American Revolution; he was knighted by Pope John Paul II in 1990, and he was given the Order of Civil Merit by King Juan Carlos I of Spain in 1991. In 2001, he received the National Humanities Medal presented by President George W. Bush. José Cisneros remained a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas until his death on November 14, 2009.artist/creator Cisneros, Josésubject Borderlands Frontera Holidays Thanksgiving Day Texas--El Paso Conquistadors Pen, ink, and color pencils Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
El Adelantado Don Juan de Oñate, circa 1598
title El Adelantado Don Juan de Oñate, circa 1598description Pen, ink, and color pencil, 27 in. x 21 in. Signed by Direct Descendants of Juan de Oñate living in Spain. Conquistadors, and in particular adelantado Don Juan de Oñate, are favorite subjects of José Cisneros. Oñate was one of the few that received the title of adelantado. Adelantado was a title granted to a person in command of an expedition. Adelantado Don Juan de Oñate was born into a mining and military family in 1550 at Zacatecas, México. Because of his family’s prestige and military service, he was chosen to lead the expedition into New Mexico. Arriving in El Paso del Norte, with over five hundred colonists from Zacatecas and Mexico City, Oñate took possession of New Mexico on April 30, 1958. From here the expedition traveled pass the Rio Grande into Northern New Mexico. José Cisneros (1910-2009) has been described as a leading historical illustrator of the Southwest. While he was a painter, wood carver, writer and muralist, his primary focus was recording the history of the Southwest border region through his illustrations. Born in Villa Ocampo, Mexico, Cisneros eventually moved to Juarez with his family in 1925 where he obtained a school passport to attend the Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso, Texas. While enrolled in a painting class, he discovered during one of the lessons that he was color blind. Two years later, he was forced to quit school to help financially support his family. He procured a position at El Paso’s White House Department Store, where he designed displays and began to draw on Poster Board. He introduced himself to artist Tom Lea, which led to an invitation for Cisneros to exhibit his work at the El Paso Public Library in 1938. His work was so popular that his exhibit was extended for two weeks, and he was eventually exhibited in Juarez. Later, he was invited to illustrate many books and printing projects through a long-term collaboration with Carl Hertzog, the famous typographer, book designer, and publisher. During this time, he designed the coat of arms for the city of Juarez, and eventually the seal for The University of Texas at El Paso. Among his many honors are the Americanism Award given to him by the Daughters of the American Revolution; he was knighted by Pope John Paul II in 1990, and he was given the Order of Civil Merit by King Juan Carlos I of Spain in 1991. In 2001, he received the National Humanities Medal presented by President George W. Bush. José Cisneros remained a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas until his death on November 14, 2009.artist/creator Cisneros, Josésubject Borderlands Frontera Conquistadors Texas--El Paso Pen, ink, and color pencils Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
Untitled
title Untitleddescription Graphite on vellum, 19 in. x 24 in. This piece is a part of a series of studies made by the artist. You can see the thought process as Marta Arat worked through various compositional ideas. In this sketch, a group of Tarahumara, originally the Rarámuri, participate in a ritual, perhaps the annual “curing” ceremony to assure plentiful rain and a good harvest. Artist Marta Arat (1932-2002) was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. She spent most of her adult life along the El Paso-Juárez border, where she studied art at The University of Texas at El Paso. Arat painted her social and spiritual self and created work that experimented with color while mirroring a time and place that reflects the region of the Chihuahuan borderlands. Arat’s work presents images taken from the beauty and diversity of people’s hopes, aspirations and dreams. Marta Arat painted a full spectrum of women, with the belief that women along the US-Mexico border are often overlooked though they are a historic example of life and change. She was a close friend of the El Paso collector Juan Sandoval. Arat was active in the Soñando Juntos organization, an immigrant youth-led organization that empowers borderland immigrant youth through civic engagement. Locally, her first exhibition Life in the Barranca Del Cobre in 1980 was followed by her first group exhibition La Mujer y Su Arte in 1984. Arat’s artwork has been published in magazines, books, and commercially. From Chihuahua, Mexico throughout Texas and to other parts of the region, she has exhibited in museums, galleries and university libraries. Her paintings can be found in many private, corporate, and public museum collections throughout Mexico and the United States.artist/creator Arat, Martasubject Borderlands Frontera Indigenous peoples Indígenas Tarahumara Indians Graphite pencils Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
The First Thanksgiving
title The First Thanksgivingdescription Pen, ink, and color pencil, 21 in. x 31 in. Cisneros has produced many drawings of the “First Thanksgiving” on what is now United States territory. This historical event, which predates the Jamestown pilgrims, relates to the entry of Don Juan de Oñate into El Paso del Norte (modern Ciudad Juárez and El Paso, Texas area). After completing their last league of their expedition passing through Chihuahua desert, it is believed that here Oñate, the colonizers, and Indian allies, gave thanks after the long journey. José Cisneros (1910-2009) has been described as a leading historical illustrator of the Southwest. While he was a painter, wood carver, writer and muralist, his primary focus was recording the history of the Southwest border region through his illustrations. Born in Villa Ocampo, Mexico, Cisneros eventually moved to Juarez with his family in 1925 where he obtained a school passport to attend the Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso, Texas. While enrolled in a painting class, he discovered during one of the lessons that he was color blind. Two years later, he was forced to quit school to help financially support his family. He procured a position at El Paso’s White House Department Store, where he designed displays and began to draw on Poster Board. He introduced himself to artist Tom Lea, which led to an invitation for Cisneros to exhibit his work at the El Paso Public Library in 1938. His work was so popular that his exhibit was extended for two weeks, and he was eventually exhibited in Juarez. Later, he was invited to illustrate many books and printing projects through a long-term collaboration with Carl Hertzog, the famous typographer, book designer, and publisher. During this time, he designed the coat of arms for the city of Juarez, and eventually the seal for The University of Texas at El Paso. Among his many honors are the Americanism Award given to him by the Daughters of the American Revolution; he was knighted by Pope John Paul II in 1990, and he was given the Order of Civil Merit by King Juan Carlos I of Spain in 1991. In 2001, he received the National Humanities Medal presented by President George W. Bush. José Cisneros remained a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas up until his death on November 14, 2009.artist/creator Cisneros, Josésubject Borderlands Frontera Thanksgiving Day Conquistadors Texas--El Paso Pen, ink, and color pencils Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
Spanish Officer, 18th Century
title Spanish Officer, 18th Centurydescription Pen and ink on paper, 27.5 in. x 22.5in. In the 18th Century, the Spanish military attire began to change from the conquistador helmet and armor to an imitation of the French uniform. José Cisneros (1910-2009) has been described as a leading historical illustrator of the Southwest. While he was a painter, wood carver, writer and muralist, his primary focus was recording the history of the Southwest border region through his illustrations. Born in Villa Ocampo, Mexico, Cisneros eventually moved to Juarez with his family in 1925 where he obtained a school passport to attend the Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso, Texas. While enrolled in a painting class, he discovered during one of the lessons that he was color blind. Two years later, he was forced to quit school to help financially support his family. He procured a position at El Paso’s White House Department Store, where he designed displays and began to draw on Poster Board. He introduced himself to artist Tom Lea, which led to an invitation for Cisneros to exhibit his work at the El Paso Public Library in 1938. His work was so popular that his exhibit was extended for two weeks, and he was eventually exhibited in Juarez. Later, he was invited to illustrate many books and printing projects through a long-term collaboration with Carl Hertzog, the famous typographer, book designer, and publisher. During this time, he designed the coat of arms for the city of Juarez, and eventually the seal for The University of Texas at El Paso. Among his many honors are the Americanism Award given to him by the Daughters of the American Revolution; he was knighted by Pope John Paul II in 1990, and he was given the Order of Civil Merit by King Juan Carlos I of Spain in 1991. In 2001, he received the National Humanities Medal presented by President George W. Bush. José Cisneros remained a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas until his death on November 14, 2009.artist/creator Cisneros, Josésubject Borderlands Frontera Horses Animals in art Uniforms Spanish military Pen and ink drawings Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
Untitled
title Untitleddescription Graphite on paper, 25 in. x 31.25 in. A priest choking a demon while holding a baseball bat. A child prays at the priest's feet. Francisco Delgado was born on November 3, 1974, in Ciudad Juárez, and grew up in El Paso’s Segundo Barrio. He received his Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Art. His Bordeño artworks are informed by the social and cultural struggles inherent to life on the Mexican and United States border. His artwork addresses issues of identity, race, cultural traditions, and government policies that affect migration and immigrants. In his own words, Delgado says, “I am a visual artist with an artistic focus on social issues.” He visually represents the history of his community and creates a dialogue for social change. Often using dark humor or satire to depict his narratives, his artwork highlights the struggles of underrepresented people along the border. A prolific artist, Delgado works in painting, drawing, printmaking, and has also produced community murals. His works have been published in books and exhibited in national and international art exhibitions and community institutions. Francisco currently resides, teaches, and creates artwork in El Paso.artist/creator Delgado, Franciscosubject Religion Borderlands Frontera Demons Baseball bats Children Graphite pencils Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
U.S. Camel Corps, circa 1855
title U.S. Camel Corps, circa 1855description Pen and ink on paper, 24 in. x 20 in. José Cisneros (1910-2009) has been described as a leading historical illustrator of the Southwest. While he was a painter, wood carver, writer and muralist, his primary focus was recording the history of the Southwest border region through his illustrations. Born in Villa Ocampo, Mexico, Cisneros eventually moved to Juarez with his family in 1925 where he obtained a school passport to attend the Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso, Texas. While enrolled in a painting class, he discovered during one of the lessons that he was color blind. Two years later, he was forced to quit school to help financially support his family. He procured a position at El Paso’s White House Department Store, where he designed displays and began to draw on Poster Board. He introduced himself to artist Tom Lea, which led to an invitation for Cisneros to exhibit his work at the El Paso Public Library in 1938. His work was so popular that his exhibit was extended for two weeks, and he was eventually exhibited in Juarez. Later, he was invited to illustrate many books and printing projects through a long-term collaboration with Carl Hertzog, the famous typographer, book designer, and publisher. During this time, he designed the coat of arms for the city of Juarez, and eventually the seal for The University of Texas at El Paso. Among his many honors are the Americanism Award given to him by the Daughters of the American Revolution; he was knighted by Pope John Paul II in 1990, and he was given the Order of Civil Merit by King Juan Carlos I of Spain in 1991. In 2001, he received the National Humanities Medal presented by President George W. Bush. José Cisneros remained a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas up until his death on November 14, 2009.artist/creator Cisneros, Josésubject Borderlands Frontera Camels Pen and ink drawings Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
Opulento Conquistador
title Opulento Conquistadordescription Pen, ink, and color pencil, 27 in. x 21.25 in. A portrait of a Spanish conquistador wearing full armor. José Cisneros (1910-2009) has been described as a leading historical illustrator of the Southwest. While he was a painter, wood carver, writer and muralist, his primary focus was recording the history of the Southwest border region through his illustrations. Born in Villa Ocampo, Mexico, Cisneros eventually moved to Juarez with his family in 1925 where he obtained a school passport to attend the Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso, Texas. While enrolled in a painting class, he discovered during one of the lessons that he was color blind. Two years later, he was forced to quit school to help financially support his family. He procured a position at El Paso’s White House Department Store, where he designed displays and began to draw on Poster Board. He introduced himself to artist Tom Lea, which led to an invitation for Cisneros to exhibit his work at the El Paso Public Library in 1938. His work was so popular that his exhibit was extended for two weeks, and he was eventually exhibited in Juarez. Later, he was invited to illustrate many books and printing projects through a long-term collaboration with Carl Hertzog, the famous typographer, book designer, and publisher. During this time, he designed the coat of arms for the city of Juarez, and eventually the seal for The University of Texas at El Paso. Among his many honors are the Americanism Award given to him by the Daughters of the American Revolution; he was knighted by Pope John Paul II in 1990, and he was given the Order of Civil Merit by King Juan Carlos I of Spain in 1991. In 2001, he received the National Humanities Medal presented by President George W. Bush. José Cisneros remained a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas until his death on November 14, 2009.artist/creator Cisneros, Josésubject Borderlands Frontera Conquistadors Pen, ink, and color pencils Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
Untitled
title Untitleddescription Oil pastel on paper, 19 in. x 25.25 in. Man wearing a green fedora with a colorful background.artist/creator Luján, Gilbert "Magu"subject Portraits Borderlands Frontera Hats Oil pastels Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
Paso Del Norte
title Paso Del Nortedescription Graphite on paper, 23.5 in. x 18 in. Conquistador with a sword pointing north.artist/creator Glass, Richardsubject Borderlands Frontera Graphite pencils Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
Untitled
title Untitleddescription Graphite on paper, 14 in. x 16 in. Portrait of elderly woman wearing a sun hat. Artist Marta Arat (1932-2002) was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. She spent most of her adult life along the El Paso-Juárez border, where she studied art at The University of Texas at El Paso. Arat painted her social and spiritual self and created work that experimented with color while mirroring a time and place that reflects the region of the Chihuahuan borderlands. Arat’s work presents images taken from the beauty and diversity of people’s hopes, aspirations and dreams. Marta Arat painted a full spectrum of women, with the belief that women along the US-Mexico border are often overlooked though they are a historic example of life and change. She was a close friend of the El Paso collector Juan Sandoval. Arat was active in the Soñando Juntos organization, an immigrant youth-led organization that empowers borderland immigrant youth through civic engagement. Locally, her first exhibition Life in the Barranca Del Cobre in 1980 was followed by her first group exhibition La Mujer y Su Arte in 1984. Arat’s artwork has been published in magazines, books, and commercially. From Chihuahua, Mexico throughout Texas and to other parts of the region, she has exhibited in museums, galleries and university libraries. Her paintings can be found in many private, corporate, and public museum collections throughout Mexico and the United States.artist/creator Arat, Martasubject Elders Ancianos Workers Sun hats Farmworkers Women Borderlands Frontera Indigenous peoples Indígenas Tarahumara Indians Graphite pencils Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
Soy un Pobre Vendadito . . .
title Soy un Pobre Vendadito . . .description Acrylic and color pencil on paper, 8.5 in. x 11 in. Wounded deer with male head and cacti on a treadmill. A banner reading "Soy un pobre vendadito que...la serancia como no [...] bajo noche[...] tus brazos..." Francisco Delgado was born on November 3, 1974, in Ciudad Juárez, and grew up in El Paso’s Segundo Barrio. He received his Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Art. His Bordeño artworks are informed by the social and cultural struggles inherent to life on the Mexican and United States border. His artwork addresses issues of identity, race, cultural traditions, and government policies that affect migration and immigrants. In his own words, Delgado says, “I am a visual artist with an artistic focus on social issues.” He visually represents the history of his community and creates a dialogue for social change. Often using dark humor or satire to depict his narratives, his artwork highlights the struggles of underrepresented people along the border. A prolific artist, Delgado works in painting, drawing, printmaking, and has also produced community murals. His works have been published in books and exhibited in national and international art exhibitions and community institutions. Francisco currently resides, teaches, and creates artwork in El Paso.artist/creator Delgado, Franciscosubject Satire Borderlands Frontera Treadmills Deer Bow and arrow in art Cactus Antlers Banners Acrylic and color pencils Drawings Life and Experiences in the U.S./Mexico Borderlands (exhibition)contributor Mexic-Arte Museum (MAM) -
Rupert Garcia and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
title Rupert Garcia and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Artdescription Interested in reading more? Visit our partner's homepage by clicking on the 'View Item' button or visiting the url in the website sectionartist/creator Montoya, José -
Mario Rendón Lozano, México, Vitalidad, y Raíces: Esculturas y dibujos
title Mario Rendón Lozano, México, Vitalidad, y Raíces: Esculturas y dibujosdescription Catalog for the exhibit, Mario Rendón Lozano: México, Vitalidad y Raíces, including a biography of Lozano, descriptions of the art pieces in the exhibit, and other information about the series.subject Sculptures Museum Exhibits Artworks Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Lozano, Mario Rendón Art Exhibits Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.) Exhibition Catalogs People - Individuals Drawings Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Young Latino Artists
title Young Latino Artistsdescription Photograph of a painting created by Michael Angelo Valerio entitled "Cosmic Boogie" hanging in the Young Latino Artists exhibit in the Mexic-Arte Museum. The artwork shows a conglomeration of musical notes, singers, and outer space symbols, all on a background designed to look like space.subject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Artists Skam Productions Exhibitions Artworks Musical Notes Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Outer Space Art Exhibits Madrigal, Jane Drawings Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Young Latino Artists
title Young Latino Artistsdescription Photograph of a framed black and white drawing featuring a tombstone, a sad child, a pocket watch, and a mysterious face.artist/creator Caselli, Christophersubject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Exhibitions Artworks Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Art Exhibits Drawings Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Young Latino Artists
title Young Latino Artistsdescription Photograph of a piece of art made from a cluster of colored squares and rectangles.artist/creator Caselli, Christophersubject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Artists Exhibitions Artworks Installations Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Art Exhibits Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.) Drawings Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Young Latino Artists
title Young Latino Artistsdescription Photograph of a piece of artwork entitled "Street Shaman" featuring a drawing of a disk jockey placed on top of a city street map. Part of the identification card is cut off in the bottom right corner of the photograph.artist/creator Caselli, Christophersubject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Artists Landscape And Nature - Geography And Maps Exhibitions Artworks Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Art Exhibits Drawings Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Photograph of Framed Artwork at an Art Exhibit
title Photograph of Framed Artwork at an Art Exhibitdescription Photograph of an image of an apparent altar to a woman. The original photograph is framed in a tan frame, and placed on a purple background; the altar itself is decorated with Hispanic culture items and has a drawn picture in the center of a woman being held by an angel figure.artist/creator Caselli, Christophersubject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Altars Exhibitions Artworks Social Life And Customs - Fairs And Exhibitions Art Exhibits Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.) Frames Drawings Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH) -
Young Latino Artists
title Young Latino Artistsdescription Image of an unidentified piece of art with a heavy influence on astronomy. The let side is a screenshot from a computer looking at constellations; the middle image is entitled "An Astronomer's Residence;" and the image on the right resembles a black hole.artist/creator Unknownsubject Museum Exhibits -- Texas -- Austin -- Photographs. Screenshots Exhibitions Artworks Paintings Art Exhibits Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.) Astronomy Drawings Arts And Craftscontributor Portal to Texas History (TPTH)