"Fronteras" is a Texas Public Radio program exploring the changing culture and demographics of the American Southwest. From Texas to New Mexico and California, ...
‘Homeland’ explores the evolving sense of belonging in ethnic Mexicans in the U.S.
Historian Aaron E. Sánchez detailed the different ways ethnic Mexicans viewed, embraced, or rejected their new identities as American citizens.
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Fronteras: ‘They speak about the human experience’ — Artist Vincent Valdez reflects on two decades of vibrant work
San Antonio native Vincent Valdez tackles symbols of power in contemporary society through large-scale, life-like portraits.
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Fronteras: Nopales, corazones, and paleteros — McNay exhibit explores 35 years of rasquachismo
Chicano scholar Tomás Ybarra-Frausto and the McNay Art Museum's Mia Lopez lead a walkthrough of the exhibit, Rasquachismo: 35 Years of a Chicano Sensibility.
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’Chicano art is American art’ — McNay celebrates the impact of Chicano sensibility with ‘Rasquachismo’ exhibit
Rasquachismo denotes both the scarcity and ingenuity of the predominantly middle- and working-class Latinos. Rasquachismo became reflected in poetry, music, and visual arts fueled by the Chicano movement.
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Fronteras: ‘Midsummer in Marfa’ reimagines Shakespeare for children with a Tex-Mex twist
In a true Austin-San Antonio collaboration, the Austin Symphony Orchestra will premiere the multi-genre take on A Midsummer Night’s Dream March 3-5.
"Fronteras" is a Texas Public Radio program exploring the changing culture and demographics of the American Southwest. From Texas to New Mexico and California, "Fronteras" provides insight into life along the U.S.- Mexico border. Our stories examine unique regional issues affecting lifestyle, politics, economics and the environment.
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