woman in a quinceañera dress standing in front of a red lowrider

Smithsonian Exhibition Rolls Out 80 Years of Lowriding History and Culture

A new exhibition is celebrating the vibrant artistry and rich history of the lowrider tradition, showcasing how these customized cars became a powerful symbol of Mexican American and Chicano culture and identity. Titled Corazón y vida: Lowriding Culture, the bilingual display combines artistic expression, technological innovation and deeply personal storytelling.
Mujer angel, Graciela Iturbide

ICP to Host First New York Retrospective of Graciela Iturbide’s Work

The International Center of Photography (ICP) has announced a new exhibition celebrating the career of Graciela Iturbide, marking the first time a retrospective of her work has been presented in New York. The landmark exhibition, which features nearly 200 photographs, spans five decades of the influential Mexican photographer’s career.
Audrey Hepburn in costume for My Fair Lady, 1963. Original colour transparency. The Cecil Beaton Archive, London

National Portrait Gallery to Unveil First Exhibition Focused on Cecil Beaton’s Fashion Photography

The National Portrait Gallery is set to premiere a landmark exhibition dedicated solely to the fashion photography of renowned 20th-century photographer Cecil Beaton. Titled Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World, the show will run from 9 October 2025 to 11 January 2026, and promises to be the first to exclusively explore his trailblazing contributions to the field.