The Art, Design & Architecture Museum's new exhibition, "Mexican Prints: The Garcia-Correa Collection," showcases powerful works by Orozco, Siqueiros and Tamayo that capture the political urgency and aesthetic innovation of 20th-century Mexico.
In the wake of the Mexican Revolution, printmaking became a powerful tool for social commentary and artistic expression. A new exhibition at the Art, Design & Architecture Museum, "Mexican Prints: The Garcia-Correa Collection," brings this pivotal movement to UCSB. Featuring 31 works from a transformative gift, the show explores themes of labor, land reform and cultural identity. "Even though the works were made decades ago, they resonate with current conversations about immigration and the conditions facing farmworkers," says curator Ana Briz. This collection offers a first look at a vital chapter of art history now housed within our campus museum.
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