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Tequila Mockingbirds Punk Museum

Ausstellung|Multimedia Installation

  • Goethe-Institut LA Project Space, Los Angeles, CA

  • Englisch
  • Freier Entritt
  • Teil der Reihe: Punk@50

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Experience the raw, rebellious spirit of Los Angeles punk and beyond.

Drawn from the extensive archive of artist, curator, and long-time punk historian Tequila Mockingbird, this immersive exhibition showcases an extraordinary collection of punk art, memorabilia, photographs, flyers, zines, posters, records, and rare ephemera that trace the evolution of one of the city’s most influential cultural movements, even drawing connections to the punk scenes in Europe and Germany.

Accompanied by a series of events including film screenings, discussions, and more, Tequila Mockingbird’s Punk Museum serves as a space for artists, musicians, fans, and community to gather and celebrate the creativity, DIY ethos, and enduring legacy of the LA punk scene—from its underground beginnings to its continued impact on art, music, fashion, and activism today.

Whether you are an old-school punk or simply punk-curious, this exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the energy, irreverence, creative energy, and cultural history of punk up close.


TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD'S PUNK MUSEUM 
is on view at the Goethe-Institut from August 27th - OCt 7th, 2026

During Office Hours: August 27th - OCt 7th, 2026
                                  Tuesday–Thursdays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
                                  Fridays: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Secure, free Parking is available at Metro/Retail parking structure with rear entrance to the Goethe-Institut located at
674 S. Westlake Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90057

Public transport is possible with the red line to MacArthur Park/Westlake stop. Using carpool or ride-share options are appreciated.

TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD'S PUNK MUSEUM ist Teil des Projekts Alle gegen Alles. Punk@50,  Alle gegen Alles. Punk@50der Goethe-Institute in den USA und Mexiko.Anlässlich des 50-jährigen Jubiläums von Punk versammelt das Projekt Ausstellungen, Konzerte, Film- und Gesprächsformate zu einem vielstimmigen Dialog über Subkultur, Protest und Selbstbestimmung.

Tequila Mockingbird

Tequila Mockingbird is a real person and a seminal figure in the Los Angeles punk scene—an artist, journalist, producer, and cultural archivist whose work has documented and preserved L.A.’s underground music and art for decades. She is widely known for her punk scene coverage, her pioneering television work, and for founding the LA Punk Museum, a pop-up, immersive art experience dedicated to punk history. She co-hosts The Punkast alongside UCLA musicologist Jessica Schwartz, exploring deep-dive conversations on the global and localized meanings of subcultural art. Her dedication to public pedagogy and historical preservation is further supported by her educational platform at punkschool.org, solidifying her role as an essential bridge between the historic L.A. scene and contemporary artistic scholarship.
 

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