Window wrap vinyl cling artwork installed on the facade of Mexic-Arte Museum
Now in its 21st year, the Young Latino Artists (YLA) exhibition has historically provided emerging Latinx artists with professional-level museum experience and exposure. Guest curated by David “Shek” Vega, YLA 21: Amexican@ focuses on Latinx artists who grew up as part of the millennial generation. Art produced by millennials reflects an inner dialogue that resonates with their Latinx upbringing, nostalgia, the influence of the digital age, and the current cultural climate in the United States. The '@' symbol in the title replaces the 'a' or 'o' feminine/masculine in the Spanish language. When referring to a group one would traditionally say 'Latino' even if the majority of the group were female, but to counter the patriarchal nature of the language, the usage of the '@' sign has gained popularity (as well as replacing the 'a'/'o' with the genderless 'x'). The '@' also references the symbols common presence in digital media, from emails to Instagram handles.
Bilingual vinyl wall text applied to the entrance wall with printed rack cards and information booklet
“We are Mexican, we are American, we are the creation of Amexican@.”
– David “Shek” Vega, Curator
– David “Shek” Vega, Curator
Opening reception photo by Essentials Creative
Opening reception photo by Essentials Creative
Opening reception photo of curator, artists, and staff by Krystal Malloy
The rack card was designed to be inexpensive and easy to print in-house using black laser printing on cut down paper
Custom buttons using the Amexican@ logo and artwork sold in the Museum store, Right photo by Krystal Malloy
Social booth photos
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Mexic-Arte Museum website
Mexic-Arte Museum
Exhibition Design, Identity
2016
Executive Director: Sylvia Orozco
Curator of Exhibitions & Programs: Rebecca Gomez
Membership & Marketing Associate: Adrian Orozco
Lead Preparator: Andrew Anderson
Development Associate: Caity Shaffer
Education Coordinator: Olivia Tamzarian
Education Associate: Natalia Rodriguez
Curator of Exhibitions & Programs: Rebecca Gomez
Membership & Marketing Associate: Adrian Orozco
Lead Preparator: Andrew Anderson
Development Associate: Caity Shaffer
Education Coordinator: Olivia Tamzarian
Education Associate: Natalia Rodriguez