Chicano Art

Two UNM professors are recovering the legacy of art by Chicano and Chicana artists in New Mexico, which has been overlooked in the history of the Chicano movement, through a museum show and a catalog with academic essays.

The Albuquerque Museum is hosting one of many community events this Saturday, highlighting Día de los Muertos. World-renowned Mexican-American artist, Mario Ybarra Jr. will lead the way through cultural art workshops.

With his sharp pen and observational prowess, the Chicano artist Eric J. García brings into focus social criticism regarding discrimination and the double…