Manuel Fernando Rios
@manuelfrios.bsky.social
Proud Chicano, Artist, Professor, Curator
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After working on the biggest show I've ever curated last month, it's time to announce my solo exhibition at the Pence Gallery in Davis, CA!!! Reception will be held Friday, Feb 13 🙌🏽
#chicanoart #fineart #pencegallery
#chicanoart #fineart #pencegallery
January 31, 2026 at 10:59 PM
After working on the biggest show I've ever curated last month, it's time to announce my solo exhibition at the Pence Gallery in Davis, CA!!! Reception will be held Friday, Feb 13 🙌🏽
#chicanoart #fineart #pencegallery
#chicanoart #fineart #pencegallery
Last Saturday was the opening reception for RCAF Mid-Flight, an exhibition I curated showcasing artwork from the legendary Chicano Art collective known as the Royal Chicano Air Force. This show was two years in the making. It was a beautiful night! #RCAF #Chicanoart #Vergecenterforthearts
January 15, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Last Saturday was the opening reception for RCAF Mid-Flight, an exhibition I curated showcasing artwork from the legendary Chicano Art collective known as the Royal Chicano Air Force. This show was two years in the making. It was a beautiful night! #RCAF #Chicanoart #Vergecenterforthearts
Cycle Breaker
Image Transfer, Oil, Silkscreen on Wood
12 x 12 inches
2025
Painting will be featured in my upcoming solo exhibition titled "When They Reminisce Over You" at the Pence Gallery, Davis, CA in February.
#fineart #chicanoart #pencegallery
Image Transfer, Oil, Silkscreen on Wood
12 x 12 inches
2025
Painting will be featured in my upcoming solo exhibition titled "When They Reminisce Over You" at the Pence Gallery, Davis, CA in February.
#fineart #chicanoart #pencegallery
December 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Cycle Breaker
Image Transfer, Oil, Silkscreen on Wood
12 x 12 inches
2025
Painting will be featured in my upcoming solo exhibition titled "When They Reminisce Over You" at the Pence Gallery, Davis, CA in February.
#fineart #chicanoart #pencegallery
Image Transfer, Oil, Silkscreen on Wood
12 x 12 inches
2025
Painting will be featured in my upcoming solo exhibition titled "When They Reminisce Over You" at the Pence Gallery, Davis, CA in February.
#fineart #chicanoart #pencegallery
So proud to be curating an exhibition of my art heroes, The Royal Chicano Air Force, along artists who have been influenced by them. What an honor 🥹
#chicanoart #royalchicanoairforce #vergecenterforthearts #fineart #silkscreenprints
#chicanoart #royalchicanoairforce #vergecenterforthearts #fineart #silkscreenprints
December 20, 2025 at 2:59 AM
So proud to be curating an exhibition of my art heroes, The Royal Chicano Air Force, along artists who have been influenced by them. What an honor 🥹
#chicanoart #royalchicanoairforce #vergecenterforthearts #fineart #silkscreenprints
#chicanoart #royalchicanoairforce #vergecenterforthearts #fineart #silkscreenprints
November 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Completed this a few months back but haven't posted it. This will be featured in my solo show at the Pence Gallery in Davis, CA.
"S'up bro?"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
76 x 72 inches
#chicanoart #fineart #painting #chicanopainting #pencegallery #art
"S'up bro?"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
76 x 72 inches
#chicanoart #fineart #painting #chicanopainting #pencegallery #art
October 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Completed this a few months back but haven't posted it. This will be featured in my solo show at the Pence Gallery in Davis, CA.
"S'up bro?"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
76 x 72 inches
#chicanoart #fineart #painting #chicanopainting #pencegallery #art
"S'up bro?"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
76 x 72 inches
#chicanoart #fineart #painting #chicanopainting #pencegallery #art
Caught this beautiful moon shot during my walk around the neighborhood tonight.
September 8, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Caught this beautiful moon shot during my walk around the neighborhood tonight.
What a show my artist Gioia Fonda at Sac State!!!
September 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
What a show my artist Gioia Fonda at Sac State!!!
When you demo a blind contour drawing for your class to show them how funky they can look and end up making a nice like drawing 🫤
September 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
When you demo a blind contour drawing for your class to show them how funky they can look and end up making a nice like drawing 🫤
"It's Complicated"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
60 x 48 inches
2025
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
60 x 48 inches
2025
August 3, 2025 at 2:26 AM
"It's Complicated"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
60 x 48 inches
2025
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
60 x 48 inches
2025
I'm participating in Sac Open Studios this year and was surprised to see my art made the Tour Guide catalog cover!!!
August 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I'm participating in Sac Open Studios this year and was surprised to see my art made the Tour Guide catalog cover!!!
Progression shots. Almost done. Probably 3 studio sessions away.
"S'up bro?"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
76 x 72 inches
"S'up bro?"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
76 x 72 inches
June 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Progression shots. Almost done. Probably 3 studio sessions away.
"S'up bro?"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
76 x 72 inches
"S'up bro?"
Acrylic and Oil on Canvas
76 x 72 inches
Visited some ol' grad school pals with John Yoyogi Fortes. Lisa Cralle is a professor and runs a gallery space in Vallejo called "Personal Space" and Paul Taylor curated an awesome exhibition in Berkeley at Gallery 120710.
April 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Visited some ol' grad school pals with John Yoyogi Fortes. Lisa Cralle is a professor and runs a gallery space in Vallejo called "Personal Space" and Paul Taylor curated an awesome exhibition in Berkeley at Gallery 120710.
What a pleasure to visit this R.C.A.F. legend. Artist Lorraine Garcia-Nakata 🙌🏽 Photo Credit: John Yoyogi Fortes
April 6, 2025 at 8:54 PM
What a pleasure to visit this R.C.A.F. legend. Artist Lorraine Garcia-Nakata 🙌🏽 Photo Credit: John Yoyogi Fortes
With all the alt-right madness going on in the U.S. it's nice to see something like this during my morning run.
March 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
With all the alt-right madness going on in the U.S. it's nice to see something like this during my morning run.
Reposted by Manuel Fernando Rios
New Federal Law Mandates Women Talk With Baby Voice
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New Federal Law Mandates Women Talk With Baby Voice
WASHINGTON—In a decisive victory for longtime champions of the cause, congressional leaders announced Wednesday the passage of a new federal law mandating that all women talk with a baby voice. “Under the terms of this legislation, every American female over the age of 18 is now required to speak with short, simple words in a […]
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March 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
New Federal Law Mandates Women Talk With Baby Voice
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Reposted by Manuel Fernando Rios
CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
March 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Going to this reception tonight. I met Mark about a week ago and he seemed to be a cool dude and awesome artist.
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Cultural Currents
Cultural Currents presents a collection of pencil illustrations and screen prints inspired by the intricate artistry and profound symbolism of Mesoamerican and Pre-Hispanic cultures.
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March 1, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Going to this reception tonight. I met Mark about a week ago and he seemed to be a cool dude and awesome artist.
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Reposted by Manuel Fernando Rios
As of today, a new term has entered our language. A “rubio” is a spineless lump of nothing. Example: Don’t be such a rubio.
March 1, 2025 at 4:03 AM
As of today, a new term has entered our language. A “rubio” is a spineless lump of nothing. Example: Don’t be such a rubio.
The rally was a success ✊🏽
February 22, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The rally was a success ✊🏽