Gronk: The Legacy
Selected Exhibitions & Events
Selected Exhibitions & Events
Selected Exhibitions & Events
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
- 2024 – Gronk: Ego Rising
Craig Krull Gallery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA
A bold new body of large-scale paintings and mixed-media works exploring the performative nature of identity, fragmentation, and myth.
- 2023 – Stock Footage and Outtakes: A Selection of Works by Gronk
Cerritos College Art Gallery, Norwalk, CA
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SOLO EXHIBITIONS
- 2024 – Gronk: Ego Rising
Craig Krull Gallery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA
A bold new body of large-scale paintings and mixed-media works exploring the performative nature of identity, fragmentation, and myth.
- 2023 – Stock Footage and Outtakes: A Selection of Works by Gronk
Cerritos College Art Gallery, Norwalk, CA
Featured as part of the 7th SUR:biennial, this solo exhibition included a 32-foot painting created during an in-gallery residency, a sculptural monster, and a live performance blending sci-fi and autobiography.
- 2021 – Gronk
Craig Krull Gallery, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA
A return to the gallery space with paintings and works on paper drawn from Gronk’s sketchbooks, exploring performance, memory, and resistance.
- 2016 – Gronk’s Theater of Paint
Craft Contemporary (formerly Craft and Folk Art Museum), Los Angeles, CA
A theatrical survey of Gronk’s work in scenic design, featuring masks, illustrations, and a fully built stage set inside the museum.
- 2011 – Gronk: Artist in Residence
Fullerton College Art Gallery, Fullerton, CA
A solo exhibition and campus-wide residency culminating in a permanent mural. Featured La Tormenta works, lectures, and public art demonstrations.
- 2011 – Gronk: Empty Lines
L2kontemporary, Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA
Large-format paintings and mixed-media works exploring absence, mark-making, and emotional space through Gronk’s expressive linework.
- 2002 – Gronk’s Tormenta – A Method
Carnegie Art Museum, Oxnard, CA
A visual meditation on method, myth, and ritual in Gronk’s ongoing La Tormenta series.
- 2002–2003 – Artist in Residency Projects
Museum of Glass, Tacoma, WA and
University of New Mexico Arts Technology Center, Albuquerque, NM
Residency included BRAINFLAME, a digital dome projection at the Lodestar Astronomy Center, and lectures at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
- 1994 – Gronk: A 20-Year Survey
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, CA
Retrospective of painting, performance, and conceptual works from two decades.
- 1993–1995 – Gronk: Living Survey, 1973–1993
Mexican Museum of Art, San Francisco; LACMA; Elvehjem Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin; El Paso Museum of Art
A four-venue traveling survey exhibition highlighting the complexity and evolution of Gronk’s multidisciplinary practice.
- 1992 – Hotel Tormenta
Galerie Claude Samuel, Paris, France
An international exhibition of Gronk’s immersive, narrative-driven visual works.
- 1992 – Fascinating Slippers / Pantunflas
San Jose Museum of Art, San Jose, CA
A solo presentation engaging everyday rituals and bodily memory.
- 1991 – 50 Drawings
Daniel Saxon Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
A graphic meditation on gesture, fantasy, and the fragment.
- 1990 – China Is Near
William Travers Gallery, Seattle, WA
Paintings and installation works investigating cultural distance and personal mythology.
- 1990 – Hotel Senator
Saxon-Lee Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
- 1990 – Coming Home Again
Vincent Price Gallery, East Los Angeles College
- 1989 – Grand Hotel
Saxon-Lee Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
- 1988 – She's Back
Saxon-Lee Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
- 1987 – Bone of Contention
Saxon-Lee Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
- 2024 – Xican-a.o.x. Body
Pérez Art Museum Miami, Miami, FL
A landmark exploration of over 50 years of Chicanx art and identity.
- 2023–2024 – Seasonal Selections
Tandem Press, Madison, WI
A winter showcase featuring Gronk alongside Judy Pfaff, Carmen Lomas Garza, and others. Reaffirmed his long-term collaboration with Tandem Press.
- 2018 – Pop América, 1965–1975
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Durham, NC
Gronk’s work featured as part of this cross-cultural reappraisal of Pop art in the Americas.
- 2013 – Our America: The Latino Presence in American Art
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.
Gronk’s contributions contextualized within a broader national narrative of Latino creativity.
- 2011 – Asco: Elite of the Obscure
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles, CA
A historic retrospective of the Asco collective, co-founded by Gronk, redefining the canon of conceptual Chicano art.
- 2002–2007 – Chicano Visions: American Painters on the Verge
Smithsonian, San Antonio Museum of Art, National Hispanic Cultural Center, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Touring exhibition placing Gronk among leading Chicano innovators.
- 1990–1993 – Chicano Art: Resistance and Affirmation (CARA)
UCLA Wright Art Gallery, San Francisco MoMA, National Museum of Art D.C., and others
A foundational moment for Chicano art history, featuring Gronk’s early experimental work.
- 1987–1989 – Hispanic Art in the United States: Thirty Contemporary Painters and Sculptors
Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Corcoran Gallery, Brooklyn Museum, LACMA, others
- 1990 – Le Démon des Anges
International tour: Nantes, Barcelona, Stockholm, Paris
PUBLIC ART & PERFORMATIVE COMMISSIONS
- 2023 – STORM E X it a play
Cerritos College, Norwalk, CA
A site-specific eight-panel mural installed in the Fine Arts Building, referencing the painted hallway of Gronk’s Spring Street studio.
- 2011 – Centennial Mural
Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA
A commissioned work for the college’s Ethnic Studies department during his artist residency.
- 1973 – The Black and White Mural
Estrada Courts, Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA
Co-created with Willie Herrón III. A cornerstone of Chicano muralism and public art.
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMS
Selected Exhibitions & Events
Selected Exhibitions & Events
Fullerton College (2011)
In 2011, Gronk served as the Artist-in-Residence at Fullerton College. During this residency, he presented the exhibition Gronk Un-Secret, which was described by OC Weekly art critic Dave Barton as “like taking a tour through the abstract personal imaginings of a friend generous enough to let you see the world from
Fullerton College (2011)
In 2011, Gronk served as the Artist-in-Residence at Fullerton College. During this residency, he presented the exhibition Gronk Un-Secret, which was described by OC Weekly art critic Dave Barton as “like taking a tour through the abstract personal imaginings of a friend generous enough to let you see the world from his point of view.” Additionally, Gronk contributed the first centennial-commissioned mural to the college's ethnic studies building, showcasing his spontaneous and playful style.
University of New Mexico (2003)
Gronk was awarded a residency at the University of New Mexico in 2003, as part of the Cultural Practice/Virtual Styles project. This program emphasized the intersection of cultural practices and digital media, allowing Gronk to explore new dimensions in his work.
UC Merced – Merced Multicultural Arts Center (2014)
In October 2014, Gronk was invited as the inaugural Artist-in-Residence by Arts UC Merced Presents. During his two-week residency at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center, he created a 12-foot-by-8-foot mural in public view, allowing visitors to observe his creative process. The residency culminated in the exhibition Gronk: An Urban Narrative, which featured his new mural alongside other works.
Tandem Press, University of Wisconsin–Madison (1993)
In 1993, Gronk participated in a residency at Tandem Press, a fine art printmaking studio affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This opportunity allowed him to collaborate with master printers and expand his printmaking repertoire.
Cornell University (1993)
Also in 1993, Gronk served as an Artist-in-Residence at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. This residency provided him with a platform to engage with students and faculty, further enriching his artistic practice.
Villa Montalvo, Saratoga, California (1996)
In 1996, Gronk was an Artist-in-Residence at Villa Montalvo, a historic arts center in Saratoga, California. This residency offered him a tranquil environment to focus on his work and interact with other artists.
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🔗 NOTABLE LINKS
Selected Exhibitions & Events
🔗 NOTABLE LINKS
Official Profiles and Archives
- Smithsonian American Art Museum – Gronk
Comprehensive artist profile featuring selected works and exhibitions. - Smithsonian Archives of American Art – Oral History Interview (1997)
In-depth interview providing personal insights into Gronk's artistic journey. - Google Arts & Culture – Gronk
Digital exhibition explo
Official Profiles and Archives
- Smithsonian American Art Museum – Gronk
Comprehensive artist profile featuring selected works and exhibitions. - Smithsonian Archives of American Art – Oral History Interview (1997)
In-depth interview providing personal insights into Gronk's artistic journey. - Google Arts & Culture – Gronk
Digital exhibition exploring Gronk's contributions to Chicano art.
Exhibitions and Collaborations
- Craft Contemporary – Gronk's Theater of Paint
Exhibition highlighting Gronk's work in theatrical set design. - Tandem Press – Gronk
Profile showcasing Gronk's printmaking projects and collaborations. - Annex Galleries – Gronk Biography
Detailed biography and selection of Gronk's fine prints.
Art Market and Collections
- Artsy – Gronk Nicandro
Online marketplace featuring Gronk's artworks and auction results. - Vertu Fine Art – Gronk
Gallery profile with available works and artist information.
Media and Publications
- Frieze – ¡Tenemos Asco!: An Oral History of the Chicano Art Group
Article discussing the impact and legacy of the Asco collective. - Downtown Art Walk – Spotlight: Gronk
Feature on Gronk's influence in the Los Angeles art scene.
Social Media
- Instagram – @elgronk
Gronk's official Instagram account showcasing his latest works and projects. - Follow Gronk on Facebook
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Photo: LA Art Show 2019 Gronk, and Peter Sellars.