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2023 represented a collective reclamation of the cowboy for those who have traditionally felt threatened or excluded by the archetype of the patriarchal, ruggedly individualistic gunslinger.

From the museum: Sergio Hernández (b. 1957, Huajuapan de León, Oaxaca, México) is among the leading contemporary Mexican artists today and is currently based in Oaxaca in southern Mexico. After completing his studies at the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, Hernández gained international recognition after exhibiting his work in France, Italy, Germany, and Spain. His iconography often reflects his own Indigenous heritage, and that of his native region of Oaxaca, including the Zapotec and Mixtec cultures of Mesoamerica. He also focuses on the wonders of the natural world, including native species of southern Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, and constellations of the night sky. Hernández’s printmaking—following in the tradition of fellow Oaxaqueños Rufino Tamayo and Francisco Toledo, and his use of local materials such as cochineal (the beetle-based red pigment developed before the Spanish conquest by Indigenous Zapotec artists and subsequently exported around the world as the “perfect” red), tie his art-making practice to important local and Indigenous traditions. Funding for this exhibition is made possible by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture and the members of The San Diego Museum of Art. On view Nov. 12, 2022 through Feb. 12, 2023. Related Programs and Events Saturday, November 12: 10:00 a.m.–noon: Members' Preview Monday, November 14: 7:00–8:30 p.m.: Axline Lecture Related links: San Diego Museum of Art on Instagram San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook San Diego Museum of Art visiting information

Enjoy a La Jolla Art Association art demonstration with featured artist: Julie Sanderson illustrating "Painting on Silk." The La Jolla Art Association members include local artists representing a variety of media from oil to watercolor, acrylic, digital and more. These artists have been exhibiting their art and hosting receptions at the LJCC for nearly a decade. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 from 4-6 p.m. Free/open to all Register, visit: www.ljcommunitycenter.org/art-receptions La Jolla Community is on Facebook

Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore star in Todd Haynes' dark and disturbingly funny film about a teacher who was convicted of raping her sixth grade student — and later went on to marry him.

San Diego Unified School District continues its investment in school rebuilding and renovation projects breaking ground at Pacific Beach Elementary.

Three climate stations in San Diego received record rainfall for the month of August, just with Sunday's rainfall.

Distinction Gallery is thrilled to announce the opening reception of "In a Perfect World", a solo exhibition featuring Oils, Artist Proofs, and Hand Embellished Giclees by world renown Gabe Leonard. The exhibition will include new and past works, many almost sold out. In addition, one lucky winner will get to model for a Gabe Leonard painting. Come dressed up (in the style of Gabe's art) to get one free ticket. Get an additional ticket per $20 spent on Gabe's art. The winner will be drawn at 8pm and will get to model for Gabe and keep the painting! Additionally, we will have live music and drinks available for sale from Last Spot by Hidden Hive for the reception on October 8 from 6-10pm. Gabe Leonard spent his early years in rural Wyoming, sketching wildlife and selling his drawings for one dollar. After earning his BFA from Columbus College in Ohio, Leonard honed his talents on the ultra-competitive Venice Beach boardwalk. Described as "Johnny Cash meets Quentin Tarantino," Gabe Leonard's original art and prints possess an intense cinematic quality combining the gestural brushwork of expressionism with the expert lighting and framing of a Hollywood cinematographer. His oils are cinematic, atmospheric and moody, revolving around outlaws, rugged noir characters to create narratives full of dramatic possibility. While his subjects and compositions belie a heavy influence of modern and contemporary cinema, Leonard's artistic style is rooted firmly in a European tradition. While he often breaks from academic restrictions with his loose brushwork and characteristic drips, he counts Rembrandt, Mucha, Klimt and Schiele as amongst his influences. Following a string of sell-out shows and acquisitions by high-profile collectors, Leonard has quickly become one of the most sought-after artists in the world. Whenever his work is up for sale, galleries, art enthusiasts and high-profile celebrities rush to buy his admirable art and paintings. Recent celebrity collectors include Quentin Tarantino, Charlie Sheen, and Rueben Fleischer. Leonard currently resides in Los Angeles. The exhibition will run from Oct 10 - Nov 5. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

The film is a satire based on Percival Everett's novel Erasure. It's about a Black author whose editors want him to write clichéd stories of Black life — that rang true to director Cord Jefferson.

Less than a day after a majority of House Republicans selected Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., as the speaker designate, his support appeared to erode.

Latino Americans are a crucial voting block in next year's election. But the anti-immigrant rhetoric from Republican candidates could open up some underlying frictions in many communities.