Celebrating Chicano Culture
About the Event
David “Teen Angel” Holland (now deceased) was the creator and publisher of the groundbreaking Teen Angel’s Magazine, which began in 1980. While the iconic Lowrider Magazine, founded in 1977, predates Teen Angel's Magazine by about three years, Teen Angel's carved its own influential niche by focusing more deeply on Chicano art, tattoo culture, and grassroots voices, including those from incarcerated communities.
Join curator David De Baca — Holland’s closest friend and estate director — as he shares insights into preserving Holland’s legacy and the cultural impact of Teen Angel's Magazine on generations of artists and communities.
Moderated by J. Gibran Villalobos
Tickets can be purchased at Chicago Humanities
General Public $28
Chicago Humanities Members $22
Students & Teachers $20
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
As part of our ongoing commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices and foregrounding vital cultural narratives, join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through a series of Latino-centric programs on September 21 at the National Museum of Mexican Art, one of the nation’s foremost institutions dedicated to preserving and celebrating Mexican and Latino heritage.
This Fall Festival Day seeks to create a space where history, community, and creativity intersect, exploring the richness and complexity of Latino identity, offering a multifaceted examination of artistic expression that bridges historical legacy with contemporary experience. By centering the work of artists, intellectuals, and cultural stewards whose contributions illuminate the lived experiences and enduring resilience of Latino communities, the series highlights the profound role of the humanities in shaping collective understanding.
Join Chicago Humanities, the National Museum of Mexican Art, and Little Village Chicago landmark Apollo's 2000 Theatre for a day of events, conversations, and storytelling exploring Latino creativity and culture — from street photography and cutting-edge food to pop culture.
Pilsen / Little Village Day is generously supported in part by ITW, the Terra Foundation for American Art, and Wintrust.
Image Source: Beyond the Streets, Official Teen Angel