From Elvis to Aztec legends: Black velvet painting exhibit displayed in Mexicantown.

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Curator Elena Herrada talks about "Black velvet : a rasquache aesthetic," an art exhibit at Detroit's Latino Cultural Center. Herrada explains the idea behind the exhibit and reflects on the history of black velvet paintings and why they resonate with Mexican-Americans. On "Stateside."

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: WUOM (Radio station : Ann Arbor, Mich.) (Broadcaster)
Other Authors: Herrada, Elena (Interviewee)
Canty, Cynthia (Interviewer)
Language:English
Subjects:
Herrada, Elena > Interviews.
Velvet painting > Exhibitions.
Velvet painting > History.
Mexican Americans > Race identity.
Interviews.
Sound recordings.
Genre:
Interviews.
Exhibitions.
Sound recordings.
Physical Description:1 audio file (6 min., 16 sec.)
Other Uniform Title:Stateside (Radio program)
Format: Audio Software

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