It was a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos weekend for my family, and they ate up every moment. We started with watching the inspiring true story of Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia), who, as a Frito Lay janitor, disrupted the food industry by channeling his Mexican American heritage to turn Flamin’ Hot Cheetos from a snack into an iconic global pop culture phenomenon. Then we stopped by Gallery 1202 in Gilroy to view the exhibit Flamin’ Hot featuring incredible pieces from Bay Area Artists. If you are a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos connoisseur, don’t miss this exhibit that ends on August 12, 2023.
Exhibit Details
Date: July 16 – August 12, 2023
Location: Gallery 1202, 7363 Monterey Hwy Gilroy, CA 95020
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos are more than just red, crunchy, hot cheese flavored snacks, they’re a pop culture icon, simultaneously nostalgic and current, a cultural revolution. From paletero carts on the corner to Forever 21 stores worldwide, Hot Cheetos has seeped into our subconscious, and soon, onto the big screen. On the eve of the “Hot Cheetos Movie” that tells the story about the Mexican janitor turned executive who invented these finger-staining nuggets, we’ll be celebrating these iconic chips with a curated group art show, heartburn and all.
The exhibition will be on view at Gallery 1202 from June 16th through August 12, 2023. Please pull up for an opening reception on June 16th from 5-9pm, with live music, refreshments, and all around artsy shenanigans. The closing reception will be held on August 12th from 1-4pm, with a special artist talk at 2pm.
