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Politics of Portrayal Three Generations of Chicana Portraiture in Los Angeles In Conversation with San Diego Artists |
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San Diego Mesa College Art Gallery |
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FA103, 7250 Mesa College Drive |
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San Diego |
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CA |
| Zip |
92111 |
| Opening Hours |
Gallery Hours: Monday through Thursday, 12 – 5 pm, or by appointment.Closed Fridays, weekends and on Monday, February 16, 2026. |
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| Fee |
Free and open to the public. Parking is free on event night on Parking Lot 1, STAFF spots. Reception: Wednesday, February 11, 4 - 7 pm. |
| Reception Date |
11-2-2026
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| Dates |
Starts On 11-2-2026 Ends On 5-3-2026
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| Opening Days |
Gallery Hours: Monday through Thursday, 12 – 5 pm, or by appointment. Closed Fridays, weekends and on Monday, February 16, 2026. |
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| Event Description |
On view Feb. 9 - March 5. This powerful intergenerational exhibition of Chicana portraiture brings together artists from Los Angeles and San Diego to explore identity, memory, activism, and healing through the human figure. Blending contemporary realities with ancestral memory, these figurative works honor matriarchal lineages, personal narratives, and an enduring commitment to social justice. Originally curated Sybil Venegas for Avenue 50 Studio in Los Angeles, this exhibition includes artists from different generations—Baby Boomers, Gen X and Millennials. The expanded presentation in San Diego includes local artists Marianela de la Hoz, Katie Ruiz, and Ale Ruiz Tostado, presenting their work alongside their Angeleno counterparts. Intrinsically connected to Mexico and the border, cultural influences are evident in these artists’ paintings, which align with the legacy of Chicano art while also paying tribute to long-standing Latin American traditions of magical realism and folk art. |
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