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Carlos Frésquez is inspired by cartoons, comic books and psychedelic posters. As a painter he loves bold colours. He uses his sense of humour to focus attention to critical issues and to poke fun. He was
born in Denver, where he still resides. He received a B.A. from Metropolitan State University of Denver (1980) and an MFA from the University of Colorado Boulder (1995). Frésquez has lectured widely about Chicano art history and his own artwork at many colleges, universities, galleries, and art centers, and is currently a Professor at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. He has exhibited his drawings, sculptures, prints, installations, and paintings in at least 30 U.S. states and ten different countries.
Frésquez’s work has been included in many regional and national touring exhibitions, including Arte Caliente (2005-2007), The Colorado Artist Fellowship Awards Exhibition (1997), The Chicano Codices; Encountering Art of the Americas (1992–1994), Chicano Aesthetics: Rasquachismo (1988-1989), and the ground-breaking exhibition featuring the work of 180 artists, Chicano Art: Resistance and Affirmation (1990–1993).
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