Chicano/Mexican/Latino-Art

March 22, 2006 6:54 PM

Cheech has become a minor force behind a movement that has been expresed in many different ways.
posted by snsranch (11 comments total)

I'm confused.

Are a Matisse and a Shelby Cobra also the same things?
posted by HTuttle at 7:00 PM on March 22, 2006

I sense a lot of bong humor is on its way.
posted by Astro Zombie at 7:09 PM on March 22, 2006

I personally find John Valadez and Mel Casas to be the most compelling traditional painters in the show, but there was also a really interesting piece with a lot of handmade glass by Einar and Jamax de la Torte (no pictures, unfortunately).
posted by beerbajay at 7:29 PM on March 22, 2006

Though, looking at the roster, they may have been a San Diego-only piece. I recall them being locals. Might also have the names wrong. Who knows.
posted by beerbajay at 7:37 PM on March 22, 2006

I remember Cheech on Celebrity Jeopardy years ago. He kicked everyone's ass.
posted by zardoz at 7:50 PM on March 22, 2006

Probably from the show Cheech did last year at the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art. It was an incredible show. It not only showcased Chicano art, it also had interactive multi media pieces that were able to tie in the many facets of chicano/latino culture. (Music, lowriders, traditions and myths.) Sadly, I can't find any pics, and didn't take any at the time.
posted by snsranch at 7:54 PM on March 22, 2006

I can't decide if that lowrider hitler is derail, noise, or offensive content

I've seen some of the stuff Mr. Marin has in personal collection, he is a much better art collector than actor
posted by edgeways at 8:17 PM on March 22, 2006

Well, it's the only time I could post that without it being totally off topic, as per 5th link... but it is noisy, I'll admit.
posted by anthill at 8:28 PM on March 22, 2006

The US Army as the sponsor of Lowrider's videos section is also kind of interesting... do they sponsor lots of 'sports'? Are lowrider fans really that much more likely to join the army?
posted by anthill at 8:38 PM on March 22, 2006

Not sure how Adolf fits in with low riders, but I always find low riders hilarious.
posted by Goofyy at 9:51 PM on March 22, 2006

And remember, no matter what you read on rotten.com, Cheech is not Iranian.
posted by 445supermag at 7:28 AM on March 23, 2006