Xicanx: Dreamers and Changemakers.

The artists in this exhibition are dreamers and changemakers. Of Mexican-American origin, they self-identify as Xicanx, a term that crosses national borders and gender lines to encompass the Chicano people’s multi-generational experiences of social difference.

These artists are part of a rich tradition of combining visual art and activism. Some began their work as part of El Movimiento, the Chicano civil rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s that had its roots in the United States. Others define themselves as Indigenous, drawing upon their origins in Aztlán, the ancestral homeland referenced in Mexican códices and oral histories. The next generation is expanding the idea of Xicanx art while continuing the work of addressing personal, social, and political issues. This Xicanx exhibition includes works by 33 artists from Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, New York and Texas. All of the artworks were produced between 1970 and 2022 The exhibition features 40 works, and is organized around the themes of neighborhoods, identity, borderlands, home and activism. Teachers' Resource Guide can be found at: https://xicanxart.com/teaching-materials/