Corpus Christi native’s music, fashion, and personal items take center stage in a limited-time pop-up exhibition.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The GRAMMY Museum is honoring Corpus Christi native Selena Quintanilla with a special pop-up exhibition celebrating her lasting impact on music, fashion, and culture.
The media release states the limited-time exhibit marks the first official display of Selena’s personal items outside of the Selena Museum in Corpus Christi.
The museum, located in Los Angeles, California, will display the exhibit until March 16.
The exhibit, in collaboration with her sister, Suzette Quintanilla, will offer an intimate look at Selena’s life and career.
Selena’s influence extends beyond chart-topping hits. Known as a fashion trailblazer, she continues to shape pop culture with her iconic stage outfits, bold red lipstick, and signature style.
Her pride in her Mexican-American heritage made her a global symbol of empowerment for young women and Latino communities.
Featured items in the exhibit include the outfit worn on the cover of Amor Prohibido, her white beaded gown from the 1994 GRAMMY Awards®, her GRAMMY and Lifetime Achievement Awards, along with instruments played by her family, her microphone marked with red lipstick, hand-drawn fashion sketches, and her personal cell phone.
The exhibit celebrates the enduring legacy of a Corpus Christi legend whose influence continues to inspire generations worldwide. To learn more about the exhibit, click here.