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RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 4.10.25 THE SWEET SCIENCE

April 10, 2025 by wpengine

“Ciencia Dulce/Sweet Science: An Artistic Perspective of San Antonio Boxing.”

“Ciencia Dulce/Sweet Science: An Artistic Perspective of San Antonio Boxing,” is a dynamic and immersive art show dedicated to exploring and celebrating the world of boxing, a sport that resonates deeply within the heart of San Antonio. Envisioned as a multidisciplinary exhibit, this show aims to capture the raw emotion, intense physicality, and poetic beauty of boxing through various art forms. Bringing together a diverse group of artists to participate, “Ciencia Dulce /Sweet Science” seeks to create a vibrant dialogue between the art and local boxing communities, fostering a deeper appreciation for both disciplines. Given San Antonio’s rich boxing culture and the sport’s unparalleled popularity in the city, this exhibit promises a unique and enriching experience that pays homage to the spirit and passion of San Antonio boxing in a unique way that is sure to have a positive and lasting impact on both art and boxing communities of San Antonio.” Joe Lopez

Centro Cultural Aztlan.
Organized by Joe Lopez and Photos by
Dr. Ricardo Romo.

Richard D. Menchaca, “El Gallo Negro.” Courtesy of Centro Cultural Aztlan. Photo by Ricardo Romo.

Joe Lopez, “Zarzamora Street Gym.” Courtesy of Centro Cultural Aztlan. Photo by Ricardo Romo.

Martin Emmanuel Rangel, “Roberto Cruz vs. Daniel da Beast.” Courtesy of Centro Cultural Aztlan. Photo by Ricardo Romo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Angelica Gomez Mayorga, “Hechale Mija.” Courtesy of Centro Cultural Aztlan. Photo by Ricardo Romo.

Cris Escobar, “Recuerdo Los Top Rank Boxers.” Courtesy of Centro Cultural Aztlan. Photo by Ricardo Romo.

Vic De La Fuente, “El Primero de San Anto.” Courtesy of Centro Cultural Aztlan. Photo by Ricardo Romo.

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POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 11.05.26 WHERE IS THE LOVE?

November 5, 2026 By wpengine

Where is the love? And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. Saul of Tarsus, aka Paul the Apostle (Chapter 13, First Letter to the Corinthians) The Apostle Paul’s epistles are a key feature of Christian teachings. Charity, as posited by Paul in Corinthians 13, is love. [“Caritas,” […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 11.05.26 LATINO ARTISTS INSPIRED BY MEXICAN FOOD TRADITIONS

November 5, 2026 By wpengine

The 17th Annual Mole Feast: A Taste of Cuisine, Culture and Art opened last week on October 15, 2026 at the Centro Cultural Aztlan. Curated by Edna Lugo, the exhibit included 35 artists. I am most familiar with the following ten artists: Rolando Briseño, Carolina Flores, Maria Jessica Brown, Hector Garza, Jacinto Guevara, Frank Harris, […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 10.29.26 LATINO ART FOR THE FALL IN SAN ANTONIO AND TEXAS

October 29, 2026 By wpengine

Latino art has come of age in the Southwest and beyond, and October is a banner month for Chicano and Mexican art exhibitions in Texas. In mid-October, San Antonio galleries opened three exhibits devoted to the Latino experience. This essay covers the Mercardo/Materials exhibit at the Centro de Artes in San Antonio’s downtown Market Square, […]

RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 10.23.26. LATINA ARTISTS EXPLORE THEMES OF MIGRATION, BORDERS AND CULTURAL PERSISTENCE

October 24, 2026 By wpengine

Latina artists are becoming especially active in painting and sculpture in Southwestern communities with large Latino populations, including Los Angeles, Houston, and San Antonio. In this essay, I highlight two Latina artists who held successful art shows in San Antonio, Texas, over the past year. I begin with the renowned textile weaver Consuelo Jimenez Underwood. […]

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