Ruben C. Cordova

Ruben C. Cordova escribe sobre la exposición “Ángel Rodríguez-Díaz: The Goddess Triptych Reunited” en el Museo de Arte de San Antonio.

Ruben C. Cordova reviews the strengths and weaknesses of the traveling exhibition "Xicanx" on view at Blue Star Contemporary, San Antonio

Ruben C. Cordova writes about the making of the works in the exhibition "Ángel Rodríguez-Díaz: The Goddess Triptych Reunited” at the San Antonio Museum of Art.

Ruben Cordova reviews the exhibition "The Age of Armor: Treasures from the Higgins Armory Collection at the Worcester Art Museum" currently on view at the San Antonio Museum of Art.

Ruben Cordova writes about Fiesta and proposes ways to make the annual event less tied to San Antonio's racist past.

Ruben Cordova writes about the one-night exhibition "Las Muñecas en la Calle Guadalupe," which looked at the history of sex workers in San Antonio.

Ruben Cordova reviews the exhibition “Upward Mobility” by Einar and Jamex de la Torre, on view at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio.

Drawing on research and primary sources, Ruben C. Cordova debunks famous myths used to construct the story of the Alamo and the narrative around Texas' independence.

Ruben C. Cordova writes his annual Valentine's Day essay, about artworks — including sculptures, reliefs, and custom cakes — that tell the story of Apollo and Daphne.

Ruben Cordova writes about Catrina imagery and artwork created during Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico and across the U.S.

Ruben C. Cordova reviews the Cheech Marin collection and building, and compares it to the inaugural exhibition of Marin’s collection at the San Antonio Museum of Art in 2001. 

Ruben C. Cordova evaluates sculptor Octavio Medellín's later work, beginning with a masterpiece, the "History of Mexico," which he calls “a symphony in wood.”

Ruben C. Cordova writes about the life and work of Chicano artist and Con Safo group member Roberto Ríos.

Ruben C. Cordova writes about an exhibition by the de la Torre Brothers which debuted at the new Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, and is now on view at the Art Museum of South Texas.

Ruben C. Cordova writes about the prolific career and artistic practice of artist José Esquivel.

Ruben Cordova writes about the prolific Chicano artist José Esquivel, who lived and worked in San Antonio and was involved in the Con Safo Group.

Ruben C. Cordova writes about the life and career of longtime Texas artist Octavio Medellin.

Ruben C. Cordova on the life and career of artist Meret Oppenheim.

The fourth installment in Ruben Cordova's annual essay on Day of the Dead Catrinas, this time focusing on the work of artist Brandon Maldonado.

Ruben Cordova on the history behind the looting of Spirit Lodge, a cache of art and objects found in present-day Oklahoma.