By Russell Contreras|Associated Press – SantaFeNewMexican.com – Photo: Russell Contreras|Associated Press.
Photo: A painting by artist Pola Lopez hangs last week at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque before the opening of a exhibit on the chola — a working-class Latina often associated with urban gangs. The Que Chola Exhibition opened Friday with pieces by artists from New Mexico, Arizona, California, Texas, and Colorado.
Albuquerque, New Mexico — A national Hispanic center is displaying a unique art exhibit on the chola — the working class, Mexican-American urban female often associated with gangs.They are identified by their clothing ranging from flannel shirts and khaki pants to their dark eye makeup and indigenous-themed tattoos.
