CELEBRATING THE IMPACT OF CHICANO PUBLICATIONS
AUGUST 28-OCTOBER 6, 2023
WEIL GALLERY, CENTER FOR THE ARTS
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI
En El Frente explores the design and impact of Chicano independent publications in the 1960s and 1970s. It is the culmination of extensive research, showcasing the historical and contemporary significance of Chicano publication design. The exhibition aims to inspire future designers, scholars, and students by uncovering and highlighting the revolutionary visual work of this transformative era.
OPENING RECEPTION:
5PM-7:30PM
CHICANO PUBLICATIONS PANEL:
5:30-6:30PM
Featuring two of the activist-designers who worked on the publications and two contemporary zine makers!
Carlos Marentes, Director of Border Agricultural Workers Project
Jesus Medel, Director of Museo Guadalupe Aztlan
Natasha Hernandez, Co-Editor of St. Sucia
Isabel Ann Castro, Co-Editor of St. Sucia
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OPENING RECEPTION:
5PM-7:30PM
CHICANO PUBLICATIONS PANEL:
5:30-6:30PM
Featuring two of the activist-designers who worked on the publications and two contemporary zine makers!
Carlos Marentes, Director of Border Agricultural Workers Project
Jesus Medel, Director of Museo Guadalupe Aztlan
Natasha Hernandez, Co-Editor of St. Sucia
Isabel Ann Castro, Co-Editor of St. Sucia
This Exhibition was generously sponsored by the Humanities Texas Mini Grant, TAMU-CC Research Enhancement Grant, Arts and Culture Commission of Corpus Christi.