From September 13 through December 14, 2025
Lowriding is a quintessential Latino/a tradition started by Mexican American communities in the 1940s to assert their space and empower their lives. This unique car-making tradition is infused with Latino/a soul, entrepreneurship, and ingenuity. A mix of innovation and tradition, lowriding is an affirmation of identity and values that have reached beyond the United States to influence popular culture worldwide.
Lowrider Culture in the United States / Cultura Lowrider en los Estados Unidos is a new exhibition from the Smithsonian that will highlight a diverse selection of vibrant photographs and prints depicting lowrider culture and iconography while documenting its styles in the United States.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Low Rider Alliance, El Pachuco, and Thinkspace Projects for their invaluable contributions to this exhibition. This exhibition would not be possible without their vision and partnership.
We are also deeply grateful to OCVibe for their generous support of this exhibition. Their commitment to arts and culture has helped us bring this vision to life, creating a space for dialogue, inspiration, and community connection. We’re honored to have them as a partner in this journey.