Visit Hay cultura en nuestra comunidad: Ray Patlán in Chicago 1968–1975 at the National Museum of Mexican Art. The exhibition is dedicated to artist Ray Patlán (1946–2024), a pivotal figure of the Chicano art movement, and highlights Patlán’s early paintings, drawings, photographs, and personal belongings. Not only did Patlan lead the way for muralism in Chicago, but he also harnessed the collective power of his community to transform Pilsen and help establish a public art form that continues to thrive in our city to this day. In addition, The Museum has some wonderful programs lined up this month that teach your little ones all about Mexican art through engaging art activities, including:

Studio Saturday: Mosaics
Saturday, January 17th
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Ages 7 – 12

Listos para el museo: Clay Mosaics
Saturday, January 17th
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Ages 6 and under

For more programs, visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org.

Photo Credit: National Museum of Mexican Art