Born in East LA, Romero was part of an artist collective that was instrumental in introducing Chicano art to the mainstream.
Now, the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach is exhibiting works from more than 50 years of his career.
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The "Dreamland" exhibition is open now through May 21.
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