The Piñata
Spanish When the first missionaries arrived in Mexico, they were faced with a very different way of life than the one they were used to. The ...
Taxco
The Baroque City of Silver by Angie Galicia Nestled in the rough terrain of Guerrero State, this lovely city has the characteristic, romantic feel that ...
Frida Kahlo Viva la Vida
For Frida, her paintings were not a representation of dreams but a way to cope with the reality of life. She told her story from her own point of view and through the pain and passion of her experiences.
The Carnivals of Mexico
Life is a carnival and we must keep singing... by Oscar Guzmán One of the most important times of the Catholic calendar is almost upon ...
Alebrijes: Oaxacan Wood Carvings
The artistic process and techniques used in the creation of these captivating wooden Alebrijes. Alebrijes are carved wooden figures created by Oaxacan artisans. They have become ...
Oaxaca Artistic Heart of Mexico
Oaxaca occupies a fundamental place in the universe of Mesoamerican civilizations. It is the point of encounter between the Nahuan towns of the central ...
Mexican Arts & Crafts
A visit to Mexico is marked by the colorfulness found in the streets, the homes, and the utensils, an example of the joy every Mexican emanates, of his imagination, his skill in producing the most wonderful works, and in particular, his ability to create fantasies.
The History of Mexican Pottery
"A peoples' creativity, its sensitivity and its finesse can all be appreciated through its pottery." Herbert Read Art Historian Since the emergence of the Olmec culture, ...
The Many Faces of Quetzalcoatl
Read it in Spanish Quetzalcoatl, one of the main deities of pre-Hispanic civilizations, is present in most of 15th-century Mesoamerica. From the beginning, he has been attributed countless mysteries: he is considered a man, a deity, a priest, a myth or a legend. ...
Barro Negro: The Art of Omar Fabian
I have been around clay all my life since I come from a family dedicated to the production of crafts made out of clay. As ...
