Black velvets are created on rich, textured fabric. The term “rasquache” refers to the creation of art and beauty from everyday materials.
Explore Michigan connections, Latino history of black velvet paintings at new museum exhibit
News Staff
LANSINGHistory and art join in the Michigan History Museum’s latest special exhibit, “Black Velvet: A Rasquache Aesthetic” – open now through late November. The exhibit explores black velvet paintings and their place in Latino history.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026