Masterpiece Story: Cardón, State of Oaxaca by José María Velasco
The Mexican identity, science, and themes of man versus nature—José María Velasco has so much more to convey in Cardón, State of Oaxaca, a...
Jimena Escoto 22 February 2026
Latin American Art
Dress Like an Artist: Frida Kahlo’s Unique Style
Frida Kahlo is one of those women who are instantly recognizable. Even though she lived in the first half of the 20th century, she still evokes a...
Ledys Chemin 20 February 2026
What Do You Know About Frida Kahlo? Take the Frida Quiz!
Kate Wojtczak 14 February 2026
10 Things You Must See When You Visit the Frida Kahlo House
Frida Kahlo is the most famous female Latin American artist in history, a politically active feminist, and a cultural icon. After her death, her...
Tom Anderson, Guest Author, 28 January 2026
5 Frida Kahlo Self-Portraits You Need to See
Frida Kahlo’s modern persona evokes images of beautiful flowers, elaborate dresses, and the artist’s famous unibrow. However, her work is much...
Theodore Carter 21 January 2026
Alma López: Crossing the Borders of Identity, Sexuality, and Religion
Alma López (born 1966) is a queer Chicana artist, social activist, and lecturer for Chicana/o Studies at the University of California. Her main...
Iolanda Munck 19 January 2026
Mexican Colors in Art: From Mesoamerica to the World
Not so long ago, artists got their pigments from nature. In consequence, every region of the world had its own pigments and shades of colors. In...
Jimena Escoto 12 January 2026
Masterpiece Story: Sympathy by Remedios Varo
Sympathy is a fascinating painting by Catalan artist Remedios Varo. It presents a lady with a cat in a most unusual and Surrealist situation. You...
Alicja Gluszek 16 December 2025
José María Velasco: The Master of Mexican Landscapes
In the vast panorama of 19th-century Mexican art, few figures shine as brightly as José María Velasco. Born in 1840 in Temascalcingo, State of...
Jimena Aullet 11 December 2025
Diego Rivera in 5 Paintings: The Art of Revolution, Industry, and Culture
Diego Rivera (1886–1957) was more than just a painter—he was a storyteller, a historian, and a revolutionary with a brush. His murals burst with...
Joanna Kaszubowska 13 November 2025
How to Break Up (And What to Do Next): 5 Love Tips from Belmiro de Almeida
Is your relationship not going the way you’ve planned? Or are you stuck in a toxic situationship and not sure what to make out of it? Join me...
Rute Ferreira 11 November 2025
Masterpiece Story: Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird by Frida Kahlo
The story of Frida Kahlo is narrated through her artworks. She left an indelible mark on the art world with her emotionally charged and...
Celia Leiva Otto 9 November 2025
