This broadcast of ArtVibes features artist Julio Cesar Morales discussing his two current exhibitions at the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis and at Gallery Wendi Norris in San Francisco, along with music from his specially curated playlist.
Artist Julio César Morales in his San Francisco studio with THE BORDER, 2025, and other works in “OJO” Julio César Morales. Courtesy of the artist and Gallery Wendi Norris, San Francisco. Photo: Renee Zellweger.
Julio César Morales, tomorrow is for those who can hear it coming, 2025. Neon, acrylic panels, and plywood, 105 x 136 in. Courtesy of the artist. © Muzi Li Rowe.
Julio César Morales, Undocumented Interventions #17, 2010. Watercolor and ink on paper, 14 x 11 in. Courtesy of the artist and Gallery Wendi Norris, San Francisco. © Julio César Morales.
My America is Not Your America, 2025, in collaboration with Mexican Institute of Sound Sound. 14:22 total time. Wood, foam, turntable, speakers, limited edition vinyl record, neon, and graphite and collage on paper, 84 x 96 x 96 inches / 213 x 243 x 243 cm. Photo by Glen Cheriton.
Below are images of the complete playlist with annotations created by Julio Cesar Morales in conjunction with his exhibition at the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art:
