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Chaz Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017

Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz, 1949-  Search this
Type:
Drawings
Sketchbooks
Citation:
Chaz Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Topic:
Latino and Latin American artists  Search this
Graffiti art  Search this
Chicano artists  Search this
Theme:
Latino and Latin American  Search this
Sketches & Sketchbooks  Search this
Lives of artists  Search this
Record number:
(DSI-AAA_CollID)17377
(DSI-AAA_SIRISBib)381738
AAA_collcode_bojochaz
Theme:
Latino and Latin American
Sketches & Sketchbooks
Lives of artists
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_coll_381738
Online Media:

Evolving Digital Collections and Their Stewardship: Stamen’s Watercolor Maps

Creator:
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum  Search this
Type:
Blog posts
Smithsonian staff publications
Blog posts
Published Date:
Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:07:14 +0000
Topic:
Design  Search this
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Data Source:
Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:posts_ececbe2f25c936d6618e912be283e353

Chaz Bojórquez papers

Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Extent:
5.9 Linear feet
98.44 Gigabytes
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Gigabytes
Drawings
Sketchbooks
Date:
1956-2017
Summary:
The papers of Chicano painter and commercial artist Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez measure 5.9 linear feet and 98.44 GB and date from 1956 to 2017. The collection documents Bojórquez's career as an artist through professional files, writings and notes, project books, printed and digital material, artwork, and photographic material.
Scope and Contents:
The papers of Chicano painter and commercial artist Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez measure 5.9 linear feet and 98.44 GB and date from 1956 to 2017. The collection documents Bojórquez's career as an artist through professional files, writings and notes, project books, printed and digital material, artwork, and photographic material.

Professional files primarily include correspondence with attached business records or press clippings regarding Bojórquez's involvement with graffiti groups. Writings by Bojórquez include writings on graffiti, interview responses, transcripts of talks, and notes. Project books were compiled by Bojórquez to document commercial projects for companies such as Fendi, Reebok, Disney, MTV, and Vans and include drawings, notes, travel documents, price lists and other materials. Printed material primarily includes published designs by Bojórquez. The collection also includes approximately 14 sketchbooks and four portfolios containing drawings and designs by Bojórquez, as well as photographic materials depicting Bojórquez with his friends and family and his artwork. All series contain materials in digital format.
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged as six series.

Series 1: Professional Files, 1970-2008 (Boxes 1, 8; 0.5 linear feet, ER01-ER04; 2.86 GB)

Series 2: Writings and Notes, circa 1985-2015 (Box 1; 0.2 linear feet, ER05-ER12, ER95-ER105; 25.52 GB)

Series 3: Project Books, 1979-2017 (Boxes 1-3, 6-8; 2.5 linear feet, ER13-ER93; 30.85 GB)

Series 4: Printed Materials, 1994-circa 2010 (Box 3; 0.5 linear feet, ER94, ER106; 0.141 GB)

Series 5: Artwork, 1956-2017 (Boxes 4, 7-9; 1.3 linear feet, ER107-ER134; 27.75 GB)

Series 6: Photographic Materials, 1968-circa 2010 (Boxes 4-5; 0.9 linear feet, ER135-145; 11.32 GB)
Biographical / Historical:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez (1949- ) is a Chicano painter and commercial artist in Los Angeles, California.

Bojórquez attended the Chouinard Art Institute, now known as the California Institute of the Arts or CalArts, where he studied calligraphy under Master Yun Chung Chiang. Bojórquez is regarded as a pioneer in street art. Since the 1960s, he has been integrating the graffiti style of the East Los Angeles Mexican American community with the calligraphy styles of other cultures. As a commercial designer, Bojórquez has designed products for Fendi, Disney, Vans, and other major companies internationally. His work is in the collections of the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, and other collections throughout the U.S. He has been active in numerous arts groups including graffiti advocacy groups such as the Arroyo Arts Collective, Graffiti Arts Coalition, and the Chicano Axis Art Group.
Provenance:
The papers were donated in 2016 and 2017 by Chaz Bojórquez.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Occupation:
Painters -- California -- Los Angeles  Search this
Commercial artists -- California -- Los Angeles  Search this
Topic:
Latino and Latin American artists  Search this
Graffiti art  Search this
Chicano artists  Search this
Genre/Form:
Drawings
Sketchbooks
Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
AAA.bojochaz
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9461b2a0f-aa0c-4337-9785-e6aa864ca611
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-bojochaz

Professional Files

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Extent:
0.5 Linear feet (Boxes 1, 8)
2.86 Gigabytes (ER01-ER04)
Type:
Archival materials
Gigabytes
Date:
1970-2017
Scope and Contents:
Professional files document exhibitions, community talks and events, and business dealings. Correspondence found here may include attached deeds for donations, loan agreements, and other business records. Other files document Bojórquez's activities with several graffiti advocacy groups, a ledger that includes a few photographs of artwork, and a press book containing clippings and other printed material. See Series 2 for lecture materials. Materials relating to Bojorquez's website and social media management are in digital format.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
AAA.bojochaz, Series 1
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw95bc43b95-a591-4f58-bee7-854987b7e09e
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref1

Press Book

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Container:
Box 1, Folder 7
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1985-circa 2002
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Chaz Bojórquez papers / Series 1: Professional Files
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw95f99dfa2-cee8-41fe-ab75-68b0f95d029a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref10

Sketchbook, Black Book

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Container:
Box 8, Folder 1
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1988
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Chaz Bojórquez papers / Series 5: Artwork
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9634e323d-61fb-4143-9095-bc399a223fa1
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref100

Bojórquez

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Container:
Box 8, Folder 1
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1990s
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Chaz Bojórquez papers / Series 6: Photographic Materials
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9e08c963f-7c34-46c7-bc78-ea992db25495
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref101

Sketchbook

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Container:
Box 8, Folder 2
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1965-1969
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Chaz Bojórquez papers / Series 5: Artwork
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw99b53c9bf-d812-421a-bf57-e65054641619
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref102

Portfolio 1

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Container:
Box 8, Folder 3
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1968-2017
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Chaz Bojórquez papers / Series 5: Artwork
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9f993f048-1686-4ea6-935e-0ce76af6fa1f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref103

Portfolio 2

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Container:
Oversize 10
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
2001
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Chaz Bojórquez papers / Series 5: Artwork
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw99860cb48-d5f3-48f3-871c-5e81951e7b13
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref104

Poster

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Container:
Oversize 10
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
2008
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Chaz Bojórquez papers / Series 4: Printed Materials
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw98de29f12-2212-457e-afc8-cad0124c6d21
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref105

Correspondence

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Container:
Oversize 10
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
2006
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Chaz Bojórquez papers / Series 1: Professional Files
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw957e14e22-6a45-4978-b15c-27e6d8d8168b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref106

Press Releases, Art Reviews, Articles (circa 1975-2015), Digital Photographs and Documents

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Extent:
0.069 Gigabytes (31 computer files)
Container:
Folder ER01
Type:
Archival materials
Gigabytes
Date:
2005-2017
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
See more items in:
Chaz Bojórquez papers
Chaz Bojórquez papers / Series 1: Professional Files
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9fcc5300d-d9e8-4a52-b248-da3b2d650bd9
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref107

London Magazine (2013), Digital Photographs

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Extent:
0.369 Gigabytes (46 computer files)
Container:
Folder ER02
Type:
Archival materials
Gigabytes
Date:
2007-2013
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Chaz Bojórquez papers / Series 1: Professional Files
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw98c4ee73b-3f26-4fb5-a756-104c0d3e52e8
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref108

Website (2013), Digital Photographs and Documents

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Extent:
0.03 Gigabytes (17 computer files)
Container:
Folder ER03
Type:
Archival materials
Gigabytes
Date:
2013
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Chaz Bojórquez papers / Series 1: Professional Files
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw912ccd720-4135-4ac1-a0b5-570a6ef7788a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref109

Annotated Calendar

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Container:
Box 1, Folder 8
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1997
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Chaz Bojórquez papers / Series 2: Writings and Notes
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9f384961f-5bea-4f1d-af82-f262e6bccd4f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref11

TheAudience, Social Media Management (2011), Digital Video Recordings, Photographs and Documents

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Extent:
2.39 Gigabytes (267 computer files)
Container:
Folder ER04
Type:
Archival materials
Gigabytes
Date:
2002-2013
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Chaz Bojórquez papers / Series 1: Professional Files
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw929d553fc-1016-42d3-a317-177fbd4313bf
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref110

Artist Statements, Digital Documents

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Extent:
0.162 Gigabytes (80 computer files)
Container:
Folder ER05
Type:
Archival materials
Gigabytes
Date:
2002-2013
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Chaz Bojórquez papers / Series 2: Writings and Notes
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9b58a1e12-ab5b-49e0-972e-01182cb40b38
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref111

Biographical, Digital Photographs and Documents

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Extent:
1.74 Gigabytes (175 computer files)
Container:
Folder ER06
Type:
Archival materials
Gigabytes
Date:
2002-2015
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Chaz Bojórquez papers / Series 2: Writings and Notes
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw94a3df10d-f06a-4de9-9da9-2b6cec646d6c
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref112

Assorted Notes, Digital Documents

Collection Creator:
Bojórquez, Chaz  Search this
Extent:
0.003 Gigabytes (343 computer files)
Container:
Folder ER07
Type:
Archival materials
Gigabytes
Date:
circa 1985-2013
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Use of archival born-digital records with no duplicate copies requires advance notice.
Collection Citation:
Charles "Chaz" Bojórquez papers, 1956-2017. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Chaz Bojórquez papers
Chaz Bojórquez papers / Series 2: Writings and Notes
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9a27a1c6b-e212-43ba-a725-759816ab6a96
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-bojochaz-ref113

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