One thing that rivals Cheech Marin’s collection of jokes is his collection of art!  The Mexican-American comedian and actor first gained recognition in the 1970s while playing a pot-smoking hippie in the comedy act Cheech and Chong.  Since then, he has gone on to star in a number of films, establishishing his career as an actor, director and performer.

Yet, long before he started acting, Cheech had another obsession: art.  “You know, I was always educating myself in art from a very early age,” said Cheech. “I would go to the library, when I was young, and I would take out all the art books because I wanted to educate myself in art.”

Along the way, Cheech developed a passion for Chicano art and the talented painters behind the canvas.  His private collection of Chicano art is believed to be one of the largest and finest in the world.

To learn more about Cheech’s Chicano Art Collection and where you can see it, visit  www.cheechmarinonline.com/chicano.html