La Quebradora: Lucha Libre in Contemporary Mexican Art June 6, 2012

Opening Reception Special Programming:
June 6, 2012

6:30 pm -- Live appearance by legendary luchador MIL MASCARAS.
7:00 pm -- Live mini-match in the MCCLA Theater: "KKK vs. ELZN"

Exhibition dates: June 2 - August 4, 2012
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Curated by Amy Pederson, La Quebradora explores lucha libre, or Mexican professional wrestling, as a platform for mapping Mexico's cultural history and the social relations that echo beyond its borders. Through video, sculpture, painting, and performance the exhibit addresses themes of redemption, salvation, identity, and the spectacle.

The dynamic selection of artists includes: Carlos Amorales, Gina Arizpe, Artemio, Juan Bastardo, Edgar Cobian, Christian Franco, Enrique Hernandez, Nina Hoechtl, Felipe Manzano, Israel Martinez, Antonio Monroy, Ruben Gutierrez, and Joaquin Segura.

Official Website: http://missionculturalcenter.org/MCCLA_New/gallery.html