The collection, entitled "¡Viva David Tineo! A Retrospective of Tucson's Muralist and Art Educator" has been in the works for two and a half years according to Fatima Bercht, the museum's curator of Latin American art.
"I was drawn to his work as a muralist, painter and educator," Bercht said. "I was particularly drawn to the fact that he was instrumental in teaching youths."
Museum Spokeswoman Mere-dith Hayes said it was challenging to gather his work, as he often gives pieces to family and friends.
Bercht said Tineo did not keep records of his early work, which was the hardest to locate.
Tineo is known for the mural, "Raíces," on the north-facing wall of the museum that was done in 1992. It was meant to be a part of a three-month exhibition, but has been up ever since, Hayes said. She said the mural will need restoration soon, as it was not meant to be up for so long.
"People know about his murals, but they don't know about his other work," Bercht said.
Hayes says the retrospective includes about 50 pieces including paintings, sketches and even a pair of painted chairs spanning the 1970s to present.
