# Bars as Churches "Bars, Women & Fast Food" Exhibits the SoCal Social Scene By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-08-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raul-guerrero-bars-women-fast-food References: [ericphlegergallery](http://www.ericphlegergallery.com/news.html) & [raulguerrero](http://www.raulguerrero.com/) Raul Guerrero has always held a fascination with California and its southern neighbor. This [gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-1) metaphorically showcases how [women, bars and fast food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious) play a role in the social fabric of the place which has held his attention and imagination for so long. The UC San Diego professor “thinks of bars as temples of contemporary California society which become like the church where people go to meditate and reflect.” “Bars, Women and Fast Food” is the title of Raul Guerrero’s new show opening at the Eric Phleger Gallery in Encinitas, CA. It will be on display from August 7 through September 12, 2009. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Social Scene Integration:** Exploring the integration of bars, women, and fast food in the social fabric of California and its neighboring regions. - **Bar Culture as Personal Reflection:** Examining the notion of bars becoming like churches, where people go to meditate and reflect in contemporary society. - **Artistic Representations of Societal Elements:** Showcasing artistic exhibitions that metaphorically depict the role of bars, women, and fast food in shaping the cultural identity of California. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Opportunities for bars to enhance their social impact by integrating elements that attract diverse crowds and foster personal reflection. - **Art and Exhibit Spaces:** Creating platforms for artists to visually represent societal elements and spark conversations about cultural influences of bars, women, and fast food. - **Culinary and Food Service:** Exploring collaborations between bars and fast food establishments to provide unique dining experiences that cater to social and cultural preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Person Gallery Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whataburger-museum-of-art.md) - [Sculptural Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-far.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Church-Housed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greg-mike1.md) - [Graffiti Culture Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970s-graffiti-today.md) - [Multi-Sensory Pop-Up Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-gallery.md) - [Mexican Heritage-Honoring Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racesroots.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md)