'ASCO' in Olde E: It's 1981 all over again *

Never seen this image before. It's a 1981 photo by Harry Gamboa Jr. of artists Gronk and Teresa Covarrubias. Notice the ASCO in Olde English letters on Covarrubias's tank. * More photos related to the East L.A. punk scene of the late 70s-early 80s at Tu Ciudad. Also, once again, see Diane Gamboa's "Unpopular Culture" photo series at KCET.

* UPDATE: There's a exhibit opening this month at the Claremont Museum of Art titled "Vexing: Female Voices from East L.A. Punk," curated by Pilar Tompkins. The press materials read: "Taking its name from the all-ages music club The Vex, once housed within East Los Angeles’ Self Help Graphics and Art, Vexing is an historical investigation of the women who were at the forefront of this movement of experimentation in music, art, culture and politics, while exploring their lasting legacies and contemporary practices."

The opening, for L.A. people, is May 17 and will feature rare performances by Teresa Covarrubias, Alice Bag, Lysa Flores, and Angela Vogel. * My instincts were on when I saw this photo; I'm told it will be making its public debut at the Claremont museum.

* Related: "'Phantom Sightings' arrives in Los Angeles."