In this episode Lala and Richmo welcome back Radium 88 along with a special guest Luis C. Garza. We have had the privilege to have a conversation and spill some wine with Luis C. Garza, Chicano photographer
who, while now based in Los Angeles, uniquely documented activist movements on both coasts, and internationally, during the 1960s and 1970s. We scratch the surface some origins, and talk about his upcoming Feature film short “RAZÓN DE SER” Click here for more info.Trailer Click here
The film gives an insight into the mind and depth of work that Luis has put out over the decades. Luis is best known recently for his work in co-curating the blockbuster LA RAZA exhibition at The Autry as part of The Getty’s Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, Garza’s work spans from the Chicano civil rights movement in Southern California to New York where he capture scenes of his South Bronx neighborhood, demonstration, on women’s rights, and rallies by the Young Lords Party who sought to empower Puerto Ricans and other colonized people. It also includes his 1971 travels to Eastern Europe for the World Peace Conference where, as a young Chicano student, he met renowned Mexican muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros.
Join us our on special 3-part episode as we get to converse with this icon in photography a share some insights into his art.
Our thanks and gratitude to Melissa Richardson Banks on bringing “RAZÓ DE SER” to the big screen through her work with CauseConnect.
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