The Woman's Building opened in Los Angeles, California in 1973. In addition to housing women-owned … See more

Murals were the preferred medium of street art used by Chicana artists during the Chicano Movement. Murals became largely popular during El Movimiento in the 1970s as they were intended to bring people together. J… See more

Laura Aguilar, known for her "compassionate photography," which often involved using herself as the subject of her work but also individuals who lacked representation in the mainstream: Chicanas, the … See more

Though the Chicano movement has passed, Chicanas continue to use art as a way to uplift their perspectives and celebrate Chicana voices. Young Chicana artists like Diana Yesenia Alvarado, who works with … See more

Over the years, la Virgen de Guadalupe has been used by Chicana artists to explore themes of repression and feminine strength. She has become a symbol through which artists have attempted to eradicate t… See more

• Alma López
• Amalia Mesa-Bains
• Barbara Carrasco
• Carmen Lomas Garza
• Celia Álvarez Muñoz… See more