Lucha libre exhibit may throw you

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin | October 8, 2005 | Copyright

THE UNIVERSITY of La Verne (school motto: "ShirleyCan Get Her Own University") now has a photography exhibitdevoted to the sport of kings: lucha libre.

Well, maybe not kings. And, in reality, more theater thansport.

Lucha libre is Mexican wrestling, in which wrestlers, toramp up the mystery and glamour, wear colorful costumes andpullover, Spider- Man-style masks.

This preserves their identities from their fans, as well asfrom their mothers.

Curious about this exhibit, I journeyed out to La Verne'sIrene Carlson Gallery. Inside, where 21 images by photographerCharles Fairbanks line the walls, ...

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