Always Running: Photography by Luis J. Rodriguez

Always Running: Photography by Luis J. Rodriguez

Plaza de la Raza Margo Albert Theatre Gallery

3450 North Mission Road

Los Angeles, CA 90031

July 12 through August 8, 2025

Closing Reception Friday, August 8, 6-8pm

 Plaza de la Raza is honored to present Always Running Photography by Luis J. Rodgriuez now on view at our Margo Albert Theatre Gallery through August 8, 2025.

 Luis Javier Rodriguez is a well-known multitalented artist and major figure in Chicano literature, former LA Poet Laureate and co-founder Tia Chuchas Centro Cultural. This exhibition travels to Plaza from Tia Chuchas and was produced on the 30thAnniversary of his book.

 This exhibit was curated by Noé Montes and includes covers of the three editions of the book alongside 23 stunning prints, with rich black and white values and nostalgic colors, that document the San Gabriel Valley neighborhood, Lomas through the lens of Luis Rodriguez. The show is beautiful portal into historic SGV neighborhoods of the 60s, 70s and 80s, including stunning portraits, neighborhood landscapes and vintage street art that underscore the pride and resilience of our community. 

 We invite our community to experience the show that includes a limited run of prints soon available for purchase. Mark the date on your calendar: August 8, 6-8pm for a very special closing reception including a reading and book signing by Luis J. Rodriguez. Local poets will share their work, and we will be celebrating in community!

This exhibition is funded in part by the Eastside Arts Initiative.