White Fence, Los Cholos: Graciela Iturbide

White Fence, Los Cholos - Graciela Iturbide

Graciela Iturbide's images of the East Los Angeles cholos, particularly those associated with the White Fence gang, offer a profound exploration of identity, culture, and community within one of Los Angeles' most well-known and historic neighborhoods. Her photographs provide an intimate and humanizing look into the lives of these individuals, capturing the essence of their daily existence, their struggles, and their resilience.

Iturbide does not approach her subjects with an outsider's gaze but rather immerses herself in their world, gaining their trust and portraying them with dignity. This approach allows her to capture moments of vulnerability, strength, and everyday life, providing a balanced and nuanced perspective on a community often misrepresented or misunderstood.

Through her lens, Iturbide challenges the stereotypical portrayals of cholos as merely gang members or delinquents. Instead, she presents them as complex individuals with rich cultural backgrounds, familial ties, and personal stories. Her images reflect their humanity and resilience, emphasizing their connections to their heritage and their community.

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  • Graciela Iturbide, La frontera, Tijuana, Baja California, México, 1990
    Graciela Iturbide
    La frontera, Tijuana, Baja California, México, 1990
    Signed in ink on recto
    Silver Gelatin Print
    16 x 20 inches
  • Graciela Iturbide, Cholitos, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    Cholitos, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Signed in ink on recto
    Silver Gelatin Print
    16 x 20 inches
    Courtesy of Demo Gallery
  • Graciela Iturbide, Cholas (Los mariachis), East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    Cholas (Los mariachis), East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Signed by the artist in ink on recto
    Gelatin Silver Print
    20 x 16 inch
  • Graciela Iturbide, Cristina tomando fotos en Los Angeles, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    Cristina tomando fotos en Los Angeles, 1986
    Signed by artist on recto
    Silver Gelatin Print
    16 x 20 inch
  • Graciela Iturbide, White Fence Gang, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    White Fence Gang, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Signed in ink on recto in the lower right hand corner
    Silver Gelatin Print
    24 x 20 inches
  • Graciela Iturbide, Rosario y su bebé, White Fence, East Los Angeles, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    Rosario y su bebé, White Fence, East Los Angeles, 1986
    Signed in ink on recto in the lower right hand corner
    Silver Gelatin Print
    24 x 20 inches
  • Graciela Iturbide, Cholos en su casa, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    Cholos en su casa, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Signed in ink on recto in the lower right hand corner
    Silver Gelatin Print
    24 x 20 inches
  • Graciela Iturbide, Cristina, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    Cristina, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Signed in ink on recto in the lower right hand corner
    Silver Gelatin Print
    24 x 20 inches
  • Graciela Iturbide, Cholos Harpys, White Fence, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    Cholos Harpys, White Fence, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Signed in ink on recto in the lower right hand corner
    Silver Gelatin Print
    24 x 20 inches
  • Graciela Iturbide, Rosario Cristina y Liza, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    Rosario Cristina y Liza, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Signed in ink on recto in the lower right hand corner
    Silver Gelatin Print
    24 x 20 inches
  • Graciela Iturbide, Virgen de Harpys, White Fence, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    Virgen de Harpys, White Fence, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Signed in ink on recto in the lower right hand corner
    Silver Gelatin Print
    24 x 20 inches
  • Graciela Iturbide, Rosario, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    Rosario, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Vintage Gelatin Silver Print
    11 x 14 inches
    Courtesy of Demo Gallery
  • Graciela Iturbide, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
    11 x 14 inches
    Courtesy of Demo Gallery
  • Graciela Iturbide, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
    11 x 14 inches
    Courtesy of Demo Gallery
  • Graciela Iturbide, Cholos, White Fence Gant, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    Cholos, White Fence Gant, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Gelatin Silver Print
    11 x 14 inches
    Courtesy of Demo Gallery
  • Graciela Iturbide, Rosario, White Fence Gang, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    Rosario, White Fence Gang, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Silver Gelatin Print
    11 x 14 inches
    Courtesy of Demo Gallery
  • Graciela Iturbide, Rosario, Cristina y Liza, White Fence, East Los Angeles, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    Rosario, Cristina y Liza, White Fence, East Los Angeles, 1986
    Vintage Gelatin Silver Print
    11 x 14 inches
  • Godeleine de Rosamel, Rosario y Boo Boo, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Godeleine de Rosamel
    Rosario y Boo Boo, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
    11 x 14 inches
    Courtesy of Demo Gallery
  • Graciela Iturbide, Rosario, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Graciela Iturbide
    Rosario, East LA, Estados Unidos, 1986
    Signed on Recto lower right hand corner
    Vintage Silver Gelatin
    11 x 14 inches
    Courtesy of Demo Gallery
  • Graciela Iturbide, Cristina en su casa, East Los Angeles, 1984
    Graciela Iturbide
    Cristina en su casa, East Los Angeles, 1984
    Signed, titled and dated by the artist in pencil on verso / Signed in ink on recto
    Vintage Gelatin Silver Print
    11 x 14 inch
  • Graciela Iturbide, Cholo en la calle, White Fence, East LA, 1984
    Graciela Iturbide
    Cholo en la calle, White Fence, East LA, 1984
    Signed, captioned and dated by the artist in pencil on verso
    Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
    11 x 14 inch
  • Graciela Iturbide, Escultura de un pachuco, en casa de los cholos, East LA, 1984
    Graciela Iturbide
    Escultura de un pachuco, en casa de los cholos, East LA, 1984
    Signed, dated and captioned in pencil by the artist on verso
    Vintage Silver Gelatin Print
    11 x 14 inch
    27.94 x 35.56 cm