Another founding pioneer of the South Flores Art District is Joe Lopez, artist, owner, and manager of the art complex that houses Gallista Gallery, a coffee shop, gift shop, and a plethora of artist studios where much of San Antonio’s most notable Latino art is produced and stored. Gallista Gallery (across the street from One9Zero6) is hosting the exhibits Portraits From The Golden Age Of Mexican Cinema, from the collection of Raymond Rojas, and Views Of San Antonio by Robert Garza.

Gallista Gallery. Main entrance.

Joe Lopez, artist, owner and manager of the Gallista Gallery Art Complex.

Raymond Rojas with images from the Portraits From The Golden Age Of Mexican Cinema photography display.

Detail from the Portraits From The Golden Age Of Mexican Cinema photography display.

Featured artist, Robert Garza.

Detail from Robert Garza’s exhibit.

Partial view of the exhibit in Gallista Gallery.