Revolution, “an individual and societal paradigm shift,” has been in the air amid a global pandemic and uprisings triggered by yet another death at the hands of police officers (23). Beautifully designed, ¡Printing the Revolution! The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now and the exhibition it accompanies offer a timely reminder of the crucial role graphic artworks play in calling revolution into being. The catalog joins others like ¿Just Another Poster?: Chicano Graphic Arts in California (University Art Museum, 2001) and Estampas de la Raza: Contemporary Prints from the Romo Collection (University of Texas Press, 2012), but differs in that its scope bridges movement-era works with contemporary graphics created in and for digital platforms. By taking a broad definition of “graphics,” the four essays in the exhibition catalog by leading scholars provide crucial historical context for understanding one of the largest exhibitions of Chicanx graphics and offer...

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