Once upon a time in the Land of Enchantment, an Italian immigrant named Oreste Bacechi and his wife had a vision. As their way of showing their appreciation and gratitude to the Native tribes of New Mexico for treating the Bacechi family as one of their own, they built a palatial theater in downtown Albuquerque, right on Route 66. The KiMo Theater is a salute to Native American tribes, culture, and their contributions to the state of New Mexico and beyond. After all, Route 66 is dotted with classic neon-lighted American landmarks land neon-lit cultural treasures. Each image inside the KiMo Theater and on the interior of the theater was chosen for its cultural significance. See the seven-panel mural by artist Carl Van Hassler depicting the Seven Cities of Cibola. Sculpted wrought iron birds descend staircases and chandeliers take the shape of war drums and Indian funeral canoes. Even the air vents are disguised as Navajo rugs. Classic American motels and hotels, and roadside diners, cafes and other neon lighted treasures on the Mother Road. This original 24” X 30 acrylic painting on Masonite board wall art of the KiMo Theater will elevate the aesthetic enjoyment of any room it occupies.
KIMO THEATER ORIGINAL PAINTING
$4 ,320.00
The legendary Kimo Theater in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico is brought to life as original art in this 30″ X 40″ X 1.5 ” acrylic on canvas painting. Opened in 1928, the Kimo Theater has been ground zero for numerous cultural events. The interior was designed to resemble the inside of a ceremonial kiva, with Native American accents, intricate colorful tile motifs, and artifacts throughout the interior. A seven-panel mural by artist Carl Van Hassler depict the Seven Cities of Cibola, an important even in New Mexico history. The KIMO is not only a New Mexico landmark, but it’s located right on another landmark, Route 66, The Mother Road, as it cruises right through downtown Albuquerque. This original painting captures the Kimo Theater in all it’s quirky splendor. Spanish colonial architecture meets art deco, just adding one more attraction to the Land of Enchantment. You can also purchase a 24″ X 28″ giclee fine art print reproduction of the original KIMO THEATER acrylic on masonite board painting and wall art. Make the Kimo Theater one of your stops on your American road trip on Route 66, the Mother Road. 2026 is the Centennial celebration of Route 66.
| KIMO THEATER | 24" X 30" acrylic on masonite board original painting wall art the the legendary Kimo Theater in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico, right there on Route 66, the Mother Road. The Kimo has been a cultural attraction since 1928. |
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