Chicano in Print
May 7-10, 2026
LA Art Book Fair
ArtCenter College of Design
Chicano in Print examines the design and visual culture of Chicano independent publications from the 1960s and 1970s. The publications on view used Spanish-language mastheads, bold typefaces, and symbols drawn from Mexican history to communicate cultural identity and movement ideology. This exhibition traces how these design decisions created a shared visual language for the Chicano movement, both in Los Angeles and across the country. The aim is to inspire future designers, scholars, and students by highlighting the revolutionary visual work of this transformative era.
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PROGRAMMING
Chicana in Print,
with Angel Diaz and Anna Nieto-Gomez
Saturday, May 9, 11 AM – 12 PM, The Classroom
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On the occasion of the Project Space, Chicano in Print, this program brings together Anna Nieto-Gomez, a Chicana writer and activist, and Angel Diaz, curator and librarian at University of California, Santa Barbara, to discuss the lasting impact of the Chicana movement as captured in the historic newspapers featured in the exhibition.
In Other News/En Otras Noticias
Friday-Sunday, May 9, 2026, 2-3PM, PR4
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This workshop, hosted daily in the Chicano in Print project space (PR 4), invites participants to rearrange and remix historical headlines to create narratives that reflect current issues. Drawing from the legacy of Chicano newspapers, the activity reclaims the front page as a space for community voice, societal critique, and cultural celebration.
This exhibition was generously sponsored by Texas State Unversity and Texas A&M Universty-Corpus Christi.