Lucha Flan, a lucha libre-masked artist and curator, organized "200% Mexa," a cross-border art exhibition celebrating Mexican lucha libre through works by Chicano and Mexican artists. The show, which had a two-week run in Pacoima, features handmade masks, photos of backyard wrestling, and politically charged pieces depicting luchadores fighting ICE agents. A one-day send-off event will take place at the Eastside Café in El Sereno on June 20.
The exhibition matters because it uses lucha libre as a symbol of resistance and cultural identity, addressing issues like ICE raids, police brutality, and racism while fostering dialogue between Mexican and Chicano communities. By breaking borders through art, the show highlights the bicultural experience and the role of luchadores as cultural signifiers in contemporary political struggles.