Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers

Step into a vibrant world where cultures collide, traditions transform, and every page bursts with color, symbolism, and imagination. Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers celebrates the groundbreaking work of Mexican-American artists Einar and Jamex de la Torre, whose dazzling mixed-media creations challenge expectations and redefine contemporary art. Blending religious iconography, German Expressionism, Mexican folk traditions, pre-Columbian influences, and pop culture, the de la Torre brothers create visually stunning works layered with humor, social commentary, and powerful storytelling. Their bold artistic vision offers a kaleidoscopic exploration of the Latino experience and American culture, inviting readers to discover new meanings with every glance.

Published in conjunction with the acclaimed traveling exhibition, Collidoscope highlights the brothers' extraordinary career while expanding the conversation around Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x artists. Through insightful essays by leading scholars and curators—including Selene Preciado, Betti-Sue Hertz, Josh T. Franco, and Montserrat Sánchez Soler—this beautifully illustrated volume celebrates the idea that Chicano art is American art. Filled with spectacular reproductions and thought-provoking perspectives, Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers is an inspiring addition to the library of art lovers, collectors, students, and anyone fascinated by contemporary culture and creative expression.

Bold, playful, and endlessly inventive, this remarkable book is more than an exhibition catalog—it's an immersive journey through the unforgettable artistic universe of the de la Torre brothers.

Details 

• Hardcover 
• 176 pages with 120 illustrations
• Dimension: 11.5in x 10in x 0.8in 
• Text by Selene Preciado, Betti-Sue Hertz, Josh T Franco, Montserrat Sánchez Soler