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Nery Gabriel Lemus; Courtesy of the artist

Last weekend I had the opportunity to visit the studio of artist and curator Nery Gabriel Lemus.  Lemus, who was raised in Los Angeles by Guatemalan parents, combines fine art with social and political beliefs and bi-cultural issues.   Through his … Continue reading →

Published on February 16, 2012 by Carlyn Aguilar in Carlyn Aguilar and tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , . 5 Comments

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Harry Gamboa Jr. - First Supper (After a Major Riot), 1974

I feel honored to say that I was born on Whittier Blvd in 1974… the same year that Asco performed First Supper (After a Major Riot) on that same famous boulevard.  And here we are years later, in a city … Continue reading →

Published on October 8, 2011 by Carlyn Aguilar in Carlyn Aguilar, Miscellaneous and tagged , , , , , , , . 5 Comments