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The Cheech

In just five years, the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum is open to the public. This 61,420-square foot space has transformed from a public library into a world-class museum that aims to show how Chicano art continues to affect our social, cultural and political landscapes.

Inside the New Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art
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Inside the New Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art

An exterior shot of the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum
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What to Expect at the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture

"La Belle Epoch" depicts the heyday of the Aztecs as its timepiece. There are hearts going around the Ferris wheel, which have all been extricated. Surrounding them are clues to their demise.
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Surreal Artwork of the de la Torre Brothers Takes Center Stage at the Cheech

Four men in front of a mural.
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Bicultural and Bilingual: Los Four's Legacy and Impact on Art History

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