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[Guide: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña] (open access)

[Guide: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña]

Gallery guide for an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Dos Maestros [Two Masters] Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña, Two Legendary Mexican Masters". The entire brochure is printed in green tinted gray-scale, including the photographs. The cover of the guide features the title and a photograph of a charcoal drawing by Dr. Atl. After the introduction on page two, the guide includes pages dedicated to biographical information about Dr. Atl and Mardonio Magaña. There are also pages that cover information about the "San Juan Parangaricutiro before and after its destruction", the "location of the Parícutin volcano", the history of Parícutin, and the "formation of a volcano". On page eleven and twelve, there is a chronological timeline that covers the life of Mardonio Magaña. There is a page of acknowledgements concerning the museum, the exhibition, and the gallery guide at the back of the guide as well as a page that features a list of the board of directors, members, honorary members, legal counselors, and staff of the Mexic-Arte Museum. There are several photographs of the artists and their artworks throughout the guide.
Date: 2004
Creator: Orozco, Sylvia & Zamora, Herlinda
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Collecting Latino Art] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Collecting Latino Art]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Collecting Latino Art". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long, and the entire pamphlet has magenta backgrounds and borders. The front cover features a photograph of a painting of a buffalo along with the exhibition title. The first panel reiterates the title at the top and includes the dates of the exhibition as well as a list of the contributing artists. There is a small note at the bottom of the panel that informs about the tax-free and free admission days at the museum. The second panel solely features a photograph of a painting from the exhibition. The painting depicts a girl seated on a chair and wearing a white shift dress. Artwork credits are at the side of the painting. The third panel advertises a separate event that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Noche de Fiesta Navideña 2004 [Christmas Night Party 2004]". The panel includes information about the event including the date and times, tickets, location, catering, and music. The pamphlet also mentions a silent auction and "Nacimientos, Nativity Scenes from Local Collections". The background is yellow with a large ornamental bird. …
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Crossing Over Exhibition] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Crossing Over Exhibition]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Crossing Over". The exhibition contained artwork by Willie Varela. The pamphlet has been printed in all over red scale, including the photographs. The cover of the pamphlet features a photograph of a corrugated metal fence and a blank billboard in the distance. The title and a descriptive secondary title are also included on the front. The pamphlet opens up to span three and a half panels long. The first panel includes the name of the exhibition as well as the dates and times of the opening reception, a members only preview, and a gallery talk by the artist. The second panel features a large photograph of a dilated eyeball and a statement about the exhibition above. The third panel features a picture of a drawing of an elderly woman standing next to a giant parrot. Details about an exhibition that ran concurrently to the featured exhibition are also included. The half-size panel includes information on sponsorship. The back of the last panel headlines a picture of two Hispanic boys who are looking in different directions. The back of the middle panel details information on the Mexic-Arte Museum.
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Día de los Muertos Celebration 2004] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Día de los Muertos Celebration 2004]

Pamphlet that advertises an event presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled, "Día de los Muertos Celebration 2004". The pamphlet folds out to span three panels long. The cover of the pamphlet highlights the logo of the Mexic-Arte Museum, which is followed by the word "presents". The background is made up of a blurred photograph of enlarged motifs. When opened, the three panels are connected by a large, stylized illustration of a man wearing a tailcoat and running shoes in the center panel. The man's arm are held out, and he is holding skeleton marionettes that are dancing in both of the outermost panels. In addition to the dancing marionettes, the first panel also includes information concerning the date and times, location, and admission prices of the event. There is also information about a procession and major sponsors of the event. The third panel highlights a major sponsor and lists several activities and performances that will be at the event. The title of the exhibition spans all three panels. The back of the middle panel details information about the Mexic-Arte Museum, including the location, website, phone number, hours of operation, and sponsorships. The back of the first panel continues the motif …
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, the National Council on Art and Culture, the National Institute of Fine Arts. and the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Dos Maestros (Two Masters) Dr. Atl & Mardonio Magaña". The entire pamphlet has been printed in green tones, including the photographs. The front cover of the pamphlet accentuates the exhibition title with a photograph from the exhibition as the background. The pamphlet folds out to span three and a half panels long. The first full-sized panel features information about the exhibition, including the title, address of the museum, and the date and time of the opening reception. The middle panel presents a passage about the drawings created by Dr. Atl, while the last panel presents a passage detailing the work of Mardonio Magaña. There is a photograph of a wood sculpture of three Mexican musicians above the passage about Magaña. The background of the first and second panels is a drawing from the exhibition. The half-sized panel contains information about major supporters as well as a photograph of a wooden sculpture from the exhibition. The back of the last panel features a large photograph of Mardonio …
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Mexican Calendar Legends] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Mexican Calendar Legends]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Mexican Calendar Legends". The cover of the pamphlet highlights a fully-colored picture of a painting that depicts an Aztec warrior wearing an orange feathered headdress and gold armor. He is holding a woman who is passed out in his arms; she is wearing a decorated white dress and a flower in her hair. The pamphlet folds out vertically to span three and a half panels long. The half panel, which is at the top, includes the title in large yellow letters as well as three logos from sponsors. The two subsequent panels feature a large, fully colored photograph of a painting of a giant woman walking toward a sail ship that is beached in the background. The woman, who is wearing a white lace dress, is looking behind her. The photo of the painting makes up the background of the two panels. The panels also include the date and times of the opening reception and a members-only guided tour.
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: "Mexican Calendar Legends" Brochure Translations] (open access)

[Pamphlet: "Mexican Calendar Legends" Brochure Translations]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Mexican Calendar Legends, 20th Century Mexican Calendar Art in Galas de Mexico". Along with the title of the exhibition and an image of a painting from the exhibition, the cover of the pamphlet also establishes that the pamphlet is made up of "Brochure Translations" from a separate gallery guide that is in Spanish. The first page features an introduction about the exhibition. The majority of remaining pages list the artists that are included in the exhibition as well as a short biography and description of the type of artwork each one produces. The last two pages list a few of the "classic themes of the calendar paintings". The back cover of the pamphlet features the sponsors of the museum and the exhibition as well as information about the exhibition and the museum.
Date: 2004
Creator: Davis & Davis Translators
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Mexican Report, Contemporary Art from Mexico] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Mexican Report, Contemporary Art from Mexico]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Mexican Report, Contemporary Art from Mexico". The pamphlet folds out to span three and a half panels long. The entire panel has an orange background and blue, white, and orange borders. The cover of the pamphlet features the title of the exhibition as well as several blue-tinted photographs cropped and layered to create a decorative jagged element. The logos of several sponsors are included on the cover, and there is a sticker at the bottom that reads, "Complimentary Admission, Friday, Sept. 10, 2004". The first panel of the opened pamphlet, which is the half-size panel, includes the logo of the Mexic-Arte Museum and a list of major sponsors. The second panel includes the title of the exhibition, the name of the exhibition curator, and the date, admission price, and times of the opening reception, a member's preview, and a musical performance. The panel also contains information concerning parking, catering, sponsors, and a special guest. The second panel highlights a large, blue-tinted photograph of a painting that depicts "Mr. Clean" and "Garfield" watching a woman scrubbing a tile floor. Artwork credits are at the side of the photograph, …
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: Taste of Mexico 2004] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Taste of Mexico 2004]

Pamphlet that advertises an event that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "Taste of Mexico 2004" in honor of Cinco de Mayo. The entire pamphlet, which folds out vertically to span three and a half panels, is printed in green tinted gray-scale. The cover of the pamphlet features an ornamental design, the title, and various photographs of the event behind a green backdrop. The first panel and a half includes general information about the festival including the title, a short description, date and time, location, ticket information, and parking information on a green backdrop. The second full-size panel advertises the festival leader, the silent auction, and featured live music on a green backdrop. The last panel lists the restaurants that will be serving food at the festival on a green backdrop. All three and a half panels utilize various arranged photographs of the festival to make up the background. The back of the last panel includes a photograph of a working chef framed by information about sponsors.
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet: YLA No. 9, The Young Latino Artists] (open access)

[Pamphlet: YLA No. 9, The Young Latino Artists]

Pamphlet that advertises an exhibition that was presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum entitled "YLA No. 9, The Young Latino Artists Exhibition". The entire pamphlet has a red, white, and black color scheme with gray-scale photographs. The cover of the pamphlet features the title of the exhibition as well as a large photograph of an installation that consists of several striped fabrics. The pamphlet folds out to span three and a half panels long. The half-size panel lists all of the artists involved in the exhibition and their corresponding representative cities. The other three panels are connected by a red dashed line separated by target points labelled with the names of the Texas cities which are represented by the participating artists. There are also three photographs of artworks and credits that run along the dashed line. The bottom of the three panels are also connected by a long red backdrop that includes the title of the exhibition on the first panel. The second panel highlights information regarding the date and times of the opening reception and a members-only preview, the address of the museum, and a short description of the exhibition. The last panel lists the co-curators of the exhibition and …
Date: 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Title Wall for Crossing Over Exhibition]

Photograph of a title wall at Crossing Over: Photographs and New Video Installations by Willie Varela, an exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Two walls are separated by a folding screen. The rightmost wall reads: "Crossing Over: Photographs and New Video Installations by Willie Varela." A painting hangs on the leftmost wall.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Title Wall for Dos Maestros Exhibition]

Photograph of a title wall for the Dos Maestros exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Text on the wall reads: "Dos Maestros: Two Legendary Mexican Masters." A selection of small photographs are hung on the leftmost wall.
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Title Wall for YLA IX]

Photograph of a title wall for YLA IX, or Young Latino Artists Exhibition No. 9, an annual exhibition hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. Lights are set up on the floor of the gallery. Text on the wall reads: "YLA No. 9, Young Latino Artists Exhibition."
Date: 2004
Creator: Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History