Richard Duardo Oscars 2009 Maquette #2 Serigraph AP1217

 This would have made the Oscars cool. We love its transgressive impudence. Imagine, a Chicano artist designing the official poster. It's a fabulous image. And, as a glimpse into this terrific LA artist's process, truly fascinating. Measures 11" x 15". Some damage to the print. Signed by the artist. From his LA Times obituary by David Colker Nov. 16, 2014 Master art printer Richard Duardo, who was a pivotal figure in the Chicano art community in Los Angeles, died Tuesday at home in Los Angeles. He was 62. A gregarious, prominent figure in the downtown arts scene, he worked as a printer with numerous world-famous artists, including David Hockney, Keith Haring and Banksy. And his own creations — silk-screen portraits of Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Duke Ellington, Che Guevara, Lauren Bacall and many others — were highly praised. But it was his support for young artists, especially in the Chicano community, that brought forth dozens of online tributes after his death and a growing memoria