The sprawling, massive and sometimes overwhelming Pacific Standard Time art festival has focused its attention on the birth of the Southern California art scene from the end of World War II until 1980. So what exactly do the heirs to this era think of the festival? more ›

Cheech Marin not only excels in mean bong rips, he also collects art - lots of it. The comedian/actor/director/writer/musician also defines himself as an ardent Chicano art collector. The Museum at Forest Lawn in Glendale presents ¡Adelante! Mexican American Artists: 1960s and Beyond, an exhibition showcasing influential work from over 40 prominent Hispanic artists, on Thursday, September 9. more ›

Located at 3200-3300 E. Olympic Blvd. in Boyle Heights, The Estrada Courts is a low-income housing project known for its colorful murals depicting the Chicano experience. The housing was built in the early 1940s in response to the housing crisis in Southern California that took place due to the boom in World War II-era industry work, "followed by the return of servicemen to the region and the Bracero program," according to Wikipedia. more ›

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