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Bajitos y Suavecitos Artist Reception
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Renowned Chicano artist Magu attended the gala artists' reception for the "Bajitos y Suavecitos" exhibit at the SD Automotive Museum. His artwork is featured in the exhibit, which runs thru March 27. |
The artist reception boasted record attendance as artists, car owners, family members and aficionados appreciated the beauty and ingenuity of the lowriders and artwork on display. |
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Record crowds filled the Automotive Museum in Balboa Park. |
More than 15 incredible lowriders are on display at the exhibit. |
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Attendees watch a live pinstriping demonstration. |
Children of all ages marvelled at the display of fantastic model cars. |
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SOCC artist Mario Torero at the reception. |
Ms. Slocialization poses with artist Ricardo Islas and friend. |
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Exhibit organizer David C. de Baca admires
Rigo Reyes' 1929 Willys lowrider during an interview for "Aztec
Gold." |
Salvador "Queso" Torres and friends pose
in front of the 1950s fingertip jacket display for an impromptu
"Los Gallos" youth club reunion. |
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San Diego Union-Tribune publisher David Copley attended
the Feb. 17 gala event. |
BAW/TAF alum Berta Jottar was also in attendance. |
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Berta catches up with artist David Avalos, whose
Hubcap Milagros are featured in the exhibit. |
Chicano music hero Chunky Sanchez chats with a
Museum staffer after a crowd pleasing two-hour set by Chunky's
band "Los Alacranes." |
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"Bajitos y Suavecitos" memorabilia curator
Carlos C. de Baca and former Centro Cultural de la Raza performing
arts curator Eloissa Leonna enjoy the evening. |
A young attendee takes a picture of a 1950s Mercury during this positive expression of Chicano life and art that united generations and transcended cultures. Photos by Isaac Artenstein and Eloissa Leonna. |
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"Bajitos y Suavecitos: Lowriders of Southern California" is Organized and Curated by David C. de Baca. Art Exhibit curated by Victor Ochoa. Memorabilia curated by Carlos C. de Baca. Presented by the San Diego Automotive Musuem and funded in part by the City of San Diego Commission of Arts and Culture with generous support from the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture, the Save Our Centro Coalition and Meza Paints. Special thanks to Kenn Colclasure and everyone whose love of lowriders and Chicano culture helped make this exhibit a reality.