MCASB Presents "DJ Javier: San Milano Drive"
Join MCASB for the opening celebration of San Milano Drive, the debut solo museum exhibition by Santa Barbara-based Filipino-American artist DJ Javier. This vibrant and immersive exhibition highlights Javier’s Filipino passion for his Filipino heritage and history, his hometown, and contemporary surf culture through large-scale paintings, hand-painted murals, sculptures, interactive installations, and more.
Sculptures of varying scales and with interactive elements permeate the MCASB galleries. Highlights include:
San Milano Sari-Sari, a faux-storefront featuring a community marketplace of local artists, Javier’s personal brands, and exclusive MCASB x DJ Javier merchandise, including a limited edition risograph by Bird in Hand Press.
Nipa Hut, a large-scale sculpture with colorful hand-painted elements, reimagines a communal gathering space found in many Filipino homes.
Tricycle, referencing everyday transportation in the Philippines, was built by Alex of Boom Boom Bike Room and features custom graphics.
Videoke Machine, a hybrid installation combining videos, digital animations of Javier's signature artworks, paintings, and a working karaoke machine, which will be regularly activated during free monthly karaoke nights as well as for every day visitors.
When: Sunday, October 5, 2025 | 12PM - 4PM
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB), Paseo Nuevo
Admission: Free
Exhibition on view through April 26, 2026.
Photo Credit: Courtesy Santa Barbara Magazine, Photography: Will Adler
