CurrentSolo Exhibition

Familia-r: The Vaquera/x/o Through a Mexican American Lens

Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore & GallerySan Francisco, CAalternative space
Michael Papias
December 13, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Opening Reception: December 13, 2025

About the Exhibition

A photographic tribute to the Mexican American Vaquera/x/o community—horseback riders who carry on traditions rooted in their ancestral heritage. The exhibition features two photo series: '¡CHARRO!' shot in color documenting horseback riding competitions, and '¡ARRIBA!' in black and white capturing protest activities against a proposed rodeo ban in Los Angeles.

Exhibition Details

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Mexican American cultureVaquera/x/o communityimmigrationhorsesfilm photographysocial justicecommunity protectionICE resistancecultural traditions
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