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Marcos Raya Art

Mexican, b. 1948
Born in Guanajuato, Mexico, Marcos Raya is a Chicago based artist, well known for his murals throughout Pilsen. Overtly political, his work focuses on themes such as economic disparity, racism, illness and alcoholism, and is imbued with elements of Rascuachismo. Raya studied at Windsor Mountain Preparatory School in Lenox, MA and has exhibited both nationally and internationally, including the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico City, Mexican Museum in San Francisco, the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago, the Chicago Cultural Center, Carl Hammer Gallery in Chicago, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. He also has two published books, The Fetish of Pain and Fetishizing the Imaginary.
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Baby Clown Mixed Media Artwork, Framed, Contemporary

Baby Clown Mixed Media Artwork, Framed, Contemporary

By Marcos Raya

Located in Chicago, IL

***This artwork is currently on exhibit at the Instituto Cervantes, Chicago until September 2025. If purchased this artwork will be available to ship a...

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2010s Contemporary Marcos Raya Art

Materials

Mixed Media

St. Theresa #1 - Antique Painted Photograph in Frame

St. Theresa #1 - Antique Painted Photograph in Frame

By Marcos Raya

Located in Chicago, IL

***This artwork is currently on exhibit at the Instituto Cervantes, Chicago until September 2025. If purchased this artwork will be available to ship a...

Category

2010s Contemporary Marcos Raya Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Baby Jesus' First Gun, Contemporary Mixed Media Painting, 2010-

Baby Jesus' First Gun, Contemporary Mixed Media Painting, 2010-

By Marcos Raya

Located in Chicago, IL

Marcos Raya's artwork has deep connections to Rasquache or Rasquachismo– an aesthetic tied to the working-class Mexican art exemplified by the statement "Make the most of the least"....

Category

2010s Contemporary Marcos Raya Art

Materials

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Clown Love Mixed Media Sculpture / Painting, Circa 2000

Clown Love Mixed Media Sculpture / Painting, Circa 2000

By Marcos Raya

Located in Chicago, IL

Marcos Raya's artwork has deep connections to Rasquache or Rasquachismo– an aesthetic tied to the working-class Mexican art exemplified by the statement "Make the most of the least"....

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Early 2000s Modern Marcos Raya Art

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Techno Skull Mixed Media Artwork, Contemporary, Framed

Techno Skull Mixed Media Artwork, Contemporary, Framed

By Marcos Raya

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Marcos Raya's artwork has deep connections to Rasquache or Rasquachismo– an aesthetic tied to the working-class Mexican art exemplified by the statement "Make the most of the least"....

Category

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Materials

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Find a wide variety of authentic Marcos Raya art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Marcos Raya in mixed media, paint, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Marcos Raya art, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Marcos Raya art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,500 and tops out at $5,000, while the average work can sell for $3,000.