Multimedia

Valadez, also a renowned muralist, demonstrates his talent for panoramic views of urban settings.

Including Holidays and Leed's Shoes

3:12

“Thembi,” Pharoah Sanders

Valadez returns to the allegory of his earlier narratives, but continues to show influence from European works.

Including Picnic, Pelota, and Pocho Crudo

4:55

“This Population,” Burning Spear 
 

In these large pastel compositions, Valadez introduces allegory and irony into his narratives.

Including Beto’s Vacation, Savages and Glitter, and Gaviota

6:24

“Nalingaka Yo Yo Te,” Franco

Inspired by the visual design and context of Mexican tabloids and newspapers, Valadez recreated layouts with stories he witnessed in his community.

Including Loans, Seeing is a Blessing andBeatificado

6:17

“The Beat Generation,” Jack Kerouac over music

John Valadez found inspiration from people he encountered on the streets of East Lost Angeles during the beginnings of his photography career.

Including Abierto, Mariachi y Orquesta, andOctavio L

2:22

“Mhondoro,” Thomas Mapfumo

The Book of the Year is John Valadez’s personal journal used as a sketchbook to document the perspective of a self proclaimed anxious Chicano young militant. 

2:02

“Mhondoro,” Thomas Mapfumo

Mary Beebe has known Baldessari since the early 1970s. In this interview she discusses how she encouraged Baldessari to create a work that later became part of the Stuart Collection at the UCSD.

Robert Matheny looks back on Baldessari’s days as a teacher at Southwestern College

Commentary from Robin Clark, Curator

Commentary from Hal Glicksman, Project Advisor

Archival Interview with Artist

Commentary from Robin Clark, Curator

Artist Commentary

Artist Commentary

Listen to a short excerpt from Larry Bell’s lecture “Lots of Corners A Cube”