Mexico Art Mexico City, Mexico – In the baroque Iturbide Palace in downtown Mexico City, some of the nation’s most precious homegrown art treasures can be found in the Fomento Cultural Citibanamex – the cultural development center belonging to US financial giant Citigroup’s consumer banking arm in Mexico. The current exhibition, which opened in November…
Mexico Art Paint the Revolution: Mexican Modernism, 1910–1950 October 25, 2016 – January 8, 2017 Paint the Revolution: Mexican Modernism, 1910–1950 October 25, 2016 – January 8, 2017 Witness an extraordinary moment in the history of modern art, one fueled by cultural and political revolution. From the start of the Mexican Revolution in 1910 to…
Mexico Art When it comes to designing and developing the games in the Forza Horizon series, there’s one thing that the team at Playground Games prioritizes over everything else: an authentic, open world. Cool cars and great music are certainly important, however, those elements alone are not what delivers an authentic Forza Skyline experience. With…
Mexico Art Traditional Arts of Mexico Mexico’s art history is older than its ancient civilizations. Cave paintings in Baja California, dated to about 7,500 years ago, are among the oldest art of the Americas. Early cultures like the Olmecs and the Maya mastered the arts of mural painting, stone-carving, and ceramics. The later Aztecs inherited…
Mexico Art Mexican culture has undergone a tremendous transformation in its recent history with varying impacts in different regions. Many Mexicans live in cities, but smaller rural communities still play a strong role in defining the country’s collective vibrant community. Mexico can trace some of its cultural heritage back to the Aztec and Maya peoples…
Mexico Art Please mouseover golden words to get additional information. But what exactly is Mexican Folk Art? Folk Art is the name given to the artistic creations made by peasants, indigenous people or craftsmen with no formal artistic training. A folk art item is handmade and has a functional purpose opposing an art object that…
Mexico Art Examples of Mexican Folk Art Paintings Before looking at three types of Mexican folk painting, let’s get some background. Mexican folk painting has been influenced by many things, including nature, landscapes and religion. Some work expresses traditional mythologies and beliefs. Other work reflects Christianity, especially Catholicism, which arrived in Mexico during the Spanish…
Mexico Art Coming up on its sixth annual gathering at the Musco Center for the Artstea Heartbeat of Mexico will host a weekend full of enriching cultural activities and performances, focused on highlighting various aspects of Mexican culture. After last year’s event went virtual, the family festival will bring Mexican and Mexican American art and…
Mexico Art A Brief Introduction to Mexican Folk Art in 10 Pieces Talavera pottery | © Russ Bowling/Flickr Typically referred to as crafts, mexican folk art often has a purpose beyond the decorative and is typically crafted by someone with no formal training (often from an indigenous group). While Oaxaca is the state most associated…
Mexico Art Getting to know the true spirit of Mexico through its art There’s a lot of art to appreciate in Mexico and a big part of what makes it so special is the earnestness of it. It has strong origins that go way back, for instance the Aztec´s three city-states, Tenochtitlan (present day Mexico…