Hyperallergic | 10 Art Shows to See in the Bay Area This Fall

Julio César Morales: My America & "OJO" Julio César Morales

By Max Blue

 

Returning to his full-time art practice after several years as a curator and museum director in Arizona, Julio César Morales debuts two concurrent exhibitions in the Bay Area: OJO and My America. In both shows, the Mexican-born artist tackles themes of human trafficking and immigration on his own terms. A neon sign heralding “tomorrow is for those who can hear it coming” resonates with intimate watercolors of figures hiding in desperate modes of transportation — perhaps seeking that tomorrow.

September 17, 2025