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The Chicano art movement is part of the Chicano civil rights, the art movement is used to explore the Mexican American Identity and a strong sense of racial pride
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They are important cultural art movements in the United States. They came from the struggles of both cultural and racial identity. BAM purpose was to redefine African American culture through different media and literature and part of the Black Power movement.
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This painting is critiquing American politics and racism. This was during the Apollo 11 moon landing. It consists of a message within the American Flag.
Faith Ringgold, Black Light Series #10:, Flag for the Moon: Die Nigger, 1969, Oil on canvas, 36” x 18 -
By 1970's half of Pilsen's population were of Mexican Descent. This design brought in different elements of traditional Mexican muralism with the Chicano movements that were also Pilsen Specific.
Ray Patlan, Casa Aztlan, 1970, 1831 S. Racine Ave, Chicago. IL -
This is a tribute to his mother as he honoring her strength and also her academic achievements and symbolizing strength and resilience.
Jeff Donaldson, Maternal Homage, 1971, Mixed media, 27” x 27” -
This is an example on principles of African Commune of Bad Relevant Artists which is a Chicago-based collective. This print is depicting a group of Black Americans doing the hand symbol of the Black Power salute showing resistance and solidarity with the movement. Barbara Jones-Hogu, Unite, 1971, Screen print, 22.5” x 30”, National Museum of, African American History and Culture -
This is the work of Chicana feminist. The Guadalupe is a very prominent symbol in the Chicano Civil Rights Movement. This piece serves as a symbol of challenging colonial and patriarchal systems while promoting feminism and strength. It is also reimaging the traditional Mexican Guadalupe Icon.
Yolanda Lopez, Portrait of the Artist as the Virgin of Guadalupe, 1978, Pastel on Paper -
This piece was created in direct response to Hernandez family who had exposure to pesticides and contaminated water located in the San Joaquin valley California. The tap water was unsafe to drink. This is a form of activism and advocacy within the community. Ester Hernandez, Sun Mad, 1982, Screenprint on paper, 20” x 15”, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC