08/12/2026
ORALE "OTRA ONDA/OTRA VEZ!" COME CELEBRATE AT THE OPENING RECEPTION ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 FROM 5:30 TO 9PM
The original "Otra Onda" exhibition was exhibited in the Galería de la Raza in 1981. It was organized by visionary artist René Yañez and 19 photographer/artists participated in this exhibit which was the first time photographs of Low Rider culture were exhibited in a gallery/museum setting. The revival "Otra Onda/Otra Vez" at Accion Latina's Juan Fuentes Gallery will feature photographs by 6 of the original artists: Wilfredo Castaño, Lou Dematteis, Yolanda Lopez, Joe Ramos, Gato Rivera and Gustavo Vasquez.
These two artifacts from this exhibition: A vinyl replica billboard that stood on the side of Galería de la Raza on Bryant and 24th Street advertising "Otra Onda" and the cover of Low Rider Magazine November 1981 issue featuring Linda Ronstadt, Danny de la Paz, Cheech Marin and Yoya with his '39 Chevy and a two page spread advertising the original "Otra Onda" exhibition. Both artifacts will be a part of the the revival exhibition "Otra Onda/Otra Vez" at the Accion Latina's Juan Fuentes Gallery.
The exhibition opening reception is on Friday August 14 from 5:30 to 9pm. The exhibition will run until October 17, 2026. Acción Latina is located on 2958 24th St, San Francisco, CA. "Orale "Otra Onda/Otra Vez!"
