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# Latinx Art and Artists

Discover works by Latinx artists from across the United States. Explore their processes, ideas, and stories. Browse events highlighting their voices and perspectives.

## Highlights from Our Collection

Freddy Rodríguez, *Paradise for a Tourist Brochure*, 1990, acrylic, sawdust, and newspaper collage on canvas, Gift of Funds from The Ahmanson Foundation, and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2022.45.1

Carmen Herrera, *Untitled*, 2013, acrylic on canvas, Gift of Funds from Glenstone Foundation and David M. Rubenstein, 2022.18.1

Daniel Lind-Ramos, *Figura de Poder (Power Figure)*, 2016-2020, mirrors, concrete blocks, cement bag, sledgehammer, construction stones bag, paint bucket, wood panels, palm tree trunk, burlap, leather, ropes, sequin, awning, plastic ropes, fabric, trumpet, pins,, New Century Fund, 2022.6.1

Martine Gutierrez, *Demons, Yemaya "Goddess of the Living Ocean"*, 2018, chromogenic print in hand-painted artist’s frame, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2022.180.3

Alfredo Halegua, *America*, 1970, cor-ten steel, Donated in memory of Andre Lovell Roberts, 1894-1971, 1977.28.1

Felix Gonzalez-Torres, *"Untitled" (Ross in L.A.)*, 1991, print on paper,  endless copies, Gift of the Collectors Committee and Emily and Mitchell Rales, 2017.51.1

Ana Mendieta, *Untitled*, 1978, chromogenic print, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2007.2.1

Marisol, *Untitled*, c. 1963/1968, mixed media, Gift of Adeline and Sidney R. Yates, 1999.3.1

Rupert García, *Calavera Crystal Ball*, 1992, color screenprint on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald D. Kohs), 2015.19.3209

Dino Aranda, *Three Figures*, 1968, acrylic on canvas, Gift of Werth V. Zuver, 2019.101.1

Julia Fernandez-Pol, Oehme Graphics, *#4*, 2012, monotype with watercolor on gray wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2016.148.10

Emilio Sanchez, *Cañaverales*, 1956, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.239

Mauricio Lasansky, *Self-Portrait*, 1957, color intaglio print on wove paper, Gift of John and Mary Pappajohn, 1999.85.1

Enrique Chagoya, Segura Arts Studio, Segura Arts Studio, *Untitled (The Near Distant Jungle)*, 2014, etching and aquatint on wove paper, Gift of Christopher and Beverly With in memory of Karl and Gerda With, 2022.155.3

Enrique E. Montenegro, Tamarind Institute, *Woman on a Crosswalk*, 1966, lithograph (stone) in black, light violet-gray, light pink and light yellow on Copperplate Deluxe paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.353

Abelardo Morell, *Ground Swell by Hopper*, 2007, gelatin silver print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the artist), 2015.19.5171

Soledad Salamé, Sol Print Studios, *Gulf Distortion XII*, 2011, color screenprint with interference pigments on plastic film, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2016.148.46

Alfonso Umana, *Bandbox*, c. 1937, gouache and graphite on paper, Index of American Design, 1943.8.8802

Alfredo Ximenez, Federal Art Project (New York City), *The Dancers*, c. 1939, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.5156

Juan Downey, *Seven Critics*, 1970, color etching on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Harry Lunn, Jr.), 2015.19.2524

Francis Luis Mora, *Navajo Family*, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.451

Christina Fernandez, *Lavanderia #9*, 2002, printed 2021, inkjet print, Charina Endowment Fund, 2022.46.4

## Artist's Stories

Video
Five Powerful Stories from Latinx Artists
Watch videos following artists who are redefining art and our nation.

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How Photographer Christina Fernandez Makes Invisible Labor Visible
See how she photographs her Los Angeles community.

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9 Latinx Artists You May Not Have Heard Of
Learn about the lives and works of artists of Latin American descent working in the United States from the 1930s to today.

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Who is Marisol? 7 Things to Know
The Venezuelan American artist was wildly famous in the 1960s and ’70s for sculptures that have many sources, but defy categories.

Story
Miguel Luciano’s Portrait of a Puerto Rico in Crisis
The artist confronts us with the true cost of Puerto Rico's economic and political crisis.

Story
Freddy Rodríguez’s Quest to Express Dominican History in Art
Over 50 years and across many styles and mediums, the artist probed his roots.

Story
Bianca Nemelc Paints the Spiritual Bonds Between Womanhood and Nature
The New York–based Latina artist finds deep connections between rest, nature, and womanhood in her vibrant paintings.

## Explore More Latinx Artists

Christina FernandezTeresita FernándezMauricio LasanskyDaniel Lind-RamosMaria Magdalena Campos-PonsMarisol

## Can you guess these Latinx artists?

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## Discover More Artists

Black Art and Artists in Our CollectionLGBTQ+ Art and Artists in Our CollectionWomen Artists in Our Collection

Header image: Emilio Sanchez, *Cañaverales*, 1956, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.239

 

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