Skip to Content

With the first week of the new year coming to an end on Sunday, Museum of Art and History (MOAH) in Lancaster held a zinefest/artist panel to celebrate and educate their community on the exhibition currently on display, Dark Progressivism: The Built Environment (L.A. TACO link here). Here are some photos from photographer/zinester Joe Forney, who was in attendance.

Left to right: L.A. TACO contributor Desilu Munoz & Joe Segura of Applesauce Industries.

On the left, exhibition participant Louis Jacinto displaying his photography collection.

Photographer/zinester Alyssa Ruiz (right) slanging prints, zines, and film.

Photographer/zinester Erwin Recinos next to his photographs for the exhibition.

“New Noir” panel discussion with Big Sleeps Cavazos, Jim McHugh, Joe Prime” Reza and Rafael Reyes of the band Prayers. The discussion was led by Dark Progressivism filmmaker/curator Rodrigo Ribera dEbre.

Artist Alex Schaefer draws some loose sketches of the panel discussion.

Big Sleeps signing some prints as the panel discussion and zinefest comes to and end.

This is your last week to visit Lancaster Museum of Art History for the Dark Progressivism exhibition. Museum is open all week from 11 AM - 6 PM. All images provided by Joe Forney.

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More Stories

I Found the New Best Carne Asada Taco in L.A, And It’s in a Parking Lot In Silver Lake

The taquero's goals are high here: to make the best asada taco in L.A. County. Just a couple of weeks in, I would say he is well on his way. Even the beef tallow-enriched, organic wheat flour tortilla alone is worth a visit.

June 30, 2026

Her Parents Are Still Missing After Venezuela’s Earthquakes. Now Her DTLA Restaurant Is a Donation Center for Victims

“I’ve completely lost contact with my parents; in fact, they’re searching for them right now,” Full Arepas owner Kelly Montano says. “I have relatives searching for them in one of the buildings that collapsed. And I hope to hear from them today.”

June 29, 2026

A New Spot Doing All-Day Sonoran Hot Dogs With a Mob of Tacos

In addition to two trompos, there are lorenzas, caramelos, campechanos, seafood tacos, taquitos, and “gringo” tacos, plus $4 street tacos, rib eye tacos, surf n’ turf tacos, and several varieties of vegetarian tacos. In summation: a whole lotta tacos.

June 26, 2026

Who Will Pay For The Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire?

One city attorney candidate has a plan while the incumbent remains quiet.

June 25, 2026

This New Lynwood Studio Is a Sober Living Sanctuary with Coffee, Tattoos, and Streetwear

“People don’t see the sober; they see the matcha,” owner Ruben Barcenas says. “They see some dope clothing. Undercover wellness. It’s how I approach everything.”

June 24, 2026