TexPOP and the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures come together to bring you the visual history of San Antonio’s rise to fame as the Heavy Metal Capital of the World.

Inspired by the deep love between parents and children, Fertility, Blessings, and Protection: Cultures of Baby Carriers uses traditional fabrics, slings, and wraps to celebrate the artistic tradition of baby carriers from Taiwan and other Asian indigenous cultures, and to highlight the universal commonality of the love, affection, and devotion of parenthood.

This artwork by Ramin Samandari explores the very idea of America, a nation made up of people from everywhere who came escaping oppression, famine, war, seeking a better life. Samandari explores the heritage and identities of everyday Americans in Huddled Masses, a black-and-white photographic composition.

Whether fighting for social justice or bringing body-positive fashion to the masses, these designers slay on and off the runway using their bold designs to illuminate the black experience in Texas and beyond.

Created by the African American Quilt Circle of San Antonio, Telling Our Story uses narrative quilts to give voice to San Antonio’s African American history.

New Frontiers displays applique quilt squares created by 7th and 8th grade students exploring the history of African-American figures.

“Mabuhay” presents the story of Filipinos in Texas, detailing Filipino culture, culinary traditions, military service, and other aspects of Filipino life in Texas.