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Smithsonian To Open Lowrider Exhibit In October

The exhibit will explore how lowriding became a symbol of identity, resilience, and artistic expression.

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The Daily Chela
Jun 12, 2025
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In a powerful tribute to a uniquely American art form, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will unveil “Corazón y Vida” in October 2025, a major new exhibition tracing the rich, 80-year history of lowrider culture and its role in community building.

Through an evocative mix of photographs, posters, custom tools, car club jackets, trophi…

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