The Facts
On August 27, 2026, the J. Paul Getty Museum announced it will present 'Every Minute is History: Five Views of Los Angeles,' an exhibition on view from September 1, 2026, through January 3, 2027. The show features works by five photographers—Laura Aguilar, Reynaldo Rivera, George Rodriguez, Patssi Valdez, and Ricardo Valverde—who documented Latino/a and Chicano/a communities and the cultural landscape of Los Angeles in the second half of the 20th century. The artists emerged during and after the Chicano Liberation Movement, employing documentary, conceptual, and experimental photography to capture activism, daily life, queer communities, and underground nightlife. The exhibition is curated by Arpad Kovacs, associate curator in the Department of Photographs, and highlights recent acquisitions and the museum's commitment to representing local communities.
The Signal
The exhibition signals an institutional effort to broaden the photographic canon by centering artists whose works have historically been marginalized in museum collections. For collectors and curators, the show underscores the rising market and scholarly interest in Chicano/a and Latino/a photography, particularly works by figures like Laura Aguilar and Patssi Valdez, whose practices are increasingly recognized for their intersectional depth. The Getty's emphasis on recent acquisitions also suggests a strategic priority: building a permanent collection that reflects the diversity of Los Angeles itself, adding value for those tracking the city's art-historical legacy.
- Artists: Laura Aguilar, Reynaldo Rivera, George Rodriguez, Patssi Valdez, Ricardo Valverde
- People: Timothy Potts, Arpad Kovacs
- Museums: J. Paul Getty Museum
- Locations: Los Angeles
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