CONTEMPORARY ART

The contemporary art and popular culture of the borderlands is closely linked ideologically with the social and political developments of the Mexican Revolution. The changes brought about by the revolution promoted a period of cultural and artistic introspection among artists. These pieces reflect a rich and complex history, often resulting in a unique and inclusive cultural hybridization of Hispanic and Indigenous influences. The noble bandit's quest for racial justice remains a continuing theme.

Edward Gonzales (b. 1947), Tierra o Muerte, 1999, Poster