One of many Frida Kahlo photos in a MOLAA's tribute to her.

Frida Kahlo + Frank Romero: Museum Latin American Art + Podcast

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One of many Frida Kahlo photos in a MOLAA's tribute to her.
One of many Frida Kahlo photos in a MOLAA’s tribute to her.

Art that’s vivid, bold, and fuels innovative thinking is a great way to get inspired as I work on my novels. Iconic Los Angeles artist Frank Romero has played a major role in defining Los Angeles. In the 1970s and 80s, he was member of Los Four. The Chicano artist collective helped vault the Chicano art movement into the mainstream.

Los Angeles beauty and grit are common themes in Romero's paintings.
Los Angeles beauty and injustice are common themes in Romero’s paintings.

So it’s not surprising that Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA, located in Long Beach) honored him with his own show…

Now well into his 70s, Romero continues to paints every day.
Now well into his 70s, Romero still paints daily.

A long time activist, he’s a self-described visual historian and storyteller.

“Death of Rubén Salazar,” 1986, depicts the night the Los Angeles Times' first Chicano journalist was killed.
“Death of Rubén Salazar,” 1986, depicts the night the Los Angeles Times’ first Chicano journalist was killed.

I say he’s also a journalist and a feminist.

A woman shaman by Frank Romero.
A woman shaman by Frank Romero.

MOLAA, a fabulous museum, opened in the mid-90s. For many years, it only displayed work by Central American and South American artists. Fortunately…

Los Angeles' car culture is another of Romero's frequent subjects.
Los Angeles’ car culture is another of Romero’s frequent subjects.

…after decades of community pressure, it decided to include Latin North American art.

Romero's reworking of artist Edward Kienholz's installation, "Back Seat Dodge '38."
Romero’s reworking of artist Edward Kienholz’s installation, “Back Seat Dodge ’38.”
Romero's depictions of old and present Los Angeles have helped define it.
Romero’s depictions of old and present Los Angeles have helped define it.
A more recent depiction of Los Angeles shows how Romero's style is changing. These days, he even paints in France.
A more recent depiction of Los Angeles shows how Romero’s style is changing. These days, he even paints in France.

Great things are alway going on at MOLAA. In addition to Romero’s art, they sometimes show their a impressive Frida Kahlo collection of photos and correspondence. Plus they’ve got a great digital collection.

What sort of art inspires you?

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68 thoughts on “Frida Kahlo + Frank Romero: Museum Latin American Art + Podcast”

  4. Latin art is always as vibrant as its amazing culture. I grew up in a town that was predominately hispanic so artwork like these could be found everywhere, in homes, in restaurants, in city building. I loved it, it was vibrant and fun, always lifting your spirits, while still speaking whatever message that was intended.

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