John Moran presents treasures Made in Mexico, Aug. 23

Francisco ‘Frank’ Romero, ‘Highways,’ est. $700-$900
Francisco “Frank” Romero, ‘Highways,’ est. $700-$900
Francisco ‘Frank’ Romero, ‘Highways,’ est. $700-$900

LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday, August 23, at 10 am Pacific time, John Moran Auctioneers invites you to travel south of the border and experience the wide array of artisanal wonders presented in its Made in Mexico auction. This summer sale contains more than 400 lots and will feature a large selection of artworks collected by Carolyn J. Adrian of South Pasadena, California. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Cheech Marin’s museum of Chicano art opens in California

Exterior of the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, which has been nicknamed “The Cheech.” It opened June 18 in California. Image courtesy of the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture
Exterior of the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, which has been nicknamed “The Cheech.” It opened June 18 in California. Image courtesy of the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture
Exterior of the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, which has been nicknamed “The Cheech.” It opened June 18 in California. Image courtesy of Riverside Art Museum

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) – A home for Cheech Marin’s collection of Chicano art has debuted in Southern California. The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture opened June 18 in Riverside, east of Los Angeles.

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