Original 1988 exhibition catalog for ¡Adivina! Latino Chicago Expressions, presented by the Mexican Fine Arts Center–Museum in Chicago from April 22 through July 10, 1988.


This important bilingual English/Spanish catalog documents a showcase of Latino artists from Chicago, Mexico, and the United States. The exhibition later traveled to the Museo de Arte Moderno in Mexico City and was the first traveling exhibition organized by the Mexican Fine Arts Center–Museum, now known as the National Museum of Mexican Art.


Participating artists include:


Jose Andreu

Henry Cisneros

Hector Duarte

Alejandro Galindo

Mirentxu Ganzarain

Nereyda García-Ferraz

Paula Pia Martinez

Rodolfo Molina

Jose Moreno

Dan Smajo-Ramirez

Marcos Raya

Arnaldo Roche Rabell

Alejandro Romero

Filemon Santiago

Paul Sierra

Bibiana Suarez

Luis Vargas

Roman Villarreal


Features color and black-and-white reproductions of artwork, artist biographies, exhibition information, and institutional history. Examples pictured include works by Dan Smajo-Ramirez, Filemon Santiago, and Alejandro Romero.


Softcover with textured gray covers. Vintage condition with light shelf, edge, and age wear. Interior pages appear clean and well preserved. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition.


A scarce piece of 1980s Chicago Latino art history and an excellent reference for collectors of Mexican-American, Chicano, Latin American, Chicago, museum, and exhibition ephemera.