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[Flyer: Experimental Salon Art Strike]

Flyer regarding a performance sketch of the Experimental Salon Art Strike of 1990 to 1993. The sketch was written by Honoria, performed by John Held, Jr., and held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on March 10th, 1993. The paper is perforated in a grid pattern, with a stamp in each rectangle. The stamps feature an ink drawing of a nude, kneeling figure as viewed from behind. The figure appears to be working with rubber stamps. Each stamp reads: "Performance John Held Jr. Art Strike 1990. Library of rubber stamps."
Date: June 11, 1993
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard: Mascaras Mexicanas [Mexican Masks] Exhibition]

Postcard inviting the recipient to visit the Mascaranas Mexicanas exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The exhibit ran from May 3rd, 1996 to June 15th, 1996 and a reception was held on May 3rd, 1996. The front of the postcard features a photograph of an ornate mask. An almost human face with a mustache, two sets of horns, and an open mouth is surrounded be creatures. A bird sits atop the head as a snake wraps around it and three lizards crawl up the neck. The mask is painted in dark green, gold, and red colors.
Date: June 1996
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mexic-Arte Museum Newsletter, June-July 1990 (open access)

Mexic-Arte Museum Newsletter, June-July 1990

Publication from the Mexic-Arte Museum outlining events, exhibits, and other news.
Date: June 1990
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History