State of the Art: Your Weekly Guide to LA’s Latino Art Openings
Photo: Mario Ybarra
State of The Art is Remezcla’s weekly guide to Latin art openings in your city each week. Mingle with art admirers, collectors and casual passersby to check out these new works. And don’t forget to grab a free glass of wine…or three.
Heroes and Villians — Mario Ybarra Jr.
In case you’re a spelling policer, yes the word ‘villains’ is spelled wrong in that title. As the gallery explains, Mario Ybarra Jr.’s show title actually refers to the way the word might sound in Spanish – you know, villano like when you’re talking about that really hot but really mean bad guy in a telenovela. But back to the art. Ybarra Jr. explores the bicultural experience in a series of works that references his own life and the collective experience of a youth dealing with two different cultures. The California native’s show will open November 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. so head over to the gallery to how Ybarra uses art to talk about Latino life and the American experience.
Dia de Los Muertos Bici Party Ride — Placita Olvera
It’s officially time to start the Dia de Los Muertos activities and Los Angeles seriously understands the fun in this unique day. Bust out the face paint and sugar skulls this weekend and check out a number of events throughout town. We mention some good ones, but it’s always great to keep an eye out for more. If you ride around the bike regularly, join other cycling Angelenos on November 2 at 11:30 a.m. to get your face painted and drink some tequila before heading out on a ride at 1 p.m. The group will then head to the Dia de Los Muertos celebration in Grand Park downtown, which we also have our eye on. Oh, and there will be a mobile altar involved. Just don’t down too much tequila before the ride — you will need good balance.
Downtown Dia de Los Muertos — Grand Park
