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Cruisin’ Califas: The Art of Lowriding | Preview Reception ~ May 12, 2012

12:49 PM PDT on May 12, 2012

CRUISIN' CALIFAS: The Art of Lowriding

This exhibition will feature a display of full-size cars and motorcycles that have been created in the Lowrider style. Accompanying the vehicles will be paintings and sculptures made by the vehicle designers and owners and other prominent artists influenced by Lowrider culture in their artwork.

Featured artists include Teen Angel, Mike Pickel, Gilbert “Magu” Lujan, Jae Bueno, Stephanie Bueno, David Avalos, Bobby Ruiz, Mister Cartoon, Fudamae, Eric Ellerbusch, Gary Seeds, Deadend Brothers, El Moises, D.A. Garcia, Victor Cordero, Eddie “Swoopy” Galindo, Aztek, Howard Gribble, Pedro “Rooster” Rayos, Salvador Gonzalez, Ulises Vasquez, Armando Flores, Estevan Oriol and Eriberto Oriol, among others. Guest curated by Carlos C. de Baca and David C. de Baca.

Preview Reception: Saturday, May 12 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Dates: May 13 – September 30, 2012
Oceanside Museum of Art
704 Pier View Way Oceanside, CA 92054

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