The barrios of Phoenix are known for its three generations of Mexican American population which have created many community and political leaders. The culture too has thrived in tangible ways, businesses of ethnic traditions, bakeries, Mexican food, fine arts organizations, and others too numerous to mention. As well as folkloric dance, alternative art spaces, and fine art collections like the Goldstein Luera Gallery.
The owner of the gallery is a barrio product himself, Art Luera, whose career echoes the dynamic positive development of the Latino community. He has been successful in business and always had love the arts and so began to buy art over the past several decades. . The artwork was collected by Mr. Luera from artists he admired - some trained, others self-taught. He also would collected art from travels, and from non-Latinos whose works intrigued him. It's a collection from a lover of art and from a barrio success whose commitment to creating a better community in the barrio means creating a collection of art in the barrio.
This collection includes many works by Arizona artist Jim Covarrubias, a chicano/Native American artist responsible for the development of many cultural projects in the barrios of Phoenix.
Enjoy browsing this collection and please contact the gallery for sales, commissions, or booking for exhibits.
