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 15 June 2026
Latin American Art
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 15 June 2026
Marxist, Nationalist, Feminist: The Art and Politics of Frida Kahlo
Marxist, nationalist, feminist—these are the words that describe not only the political convictions but also the artworks of Frida Kahlo. Although...
Kacper Grass 15 June 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, 15 June 2026
Frida Kahlo and the Symbolism in Her Art
Frida Kahlo—a female surrealist to some, and a pioneer of her own artistic expression. Her first European exhibition, championed by André Breton,...
Emre Kagitci 15 June 2026
QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Mexican Art?
Jimena Aullet 23 May 2026
Frida Kahlo: The Suffering Behind Her Paintings
The image of Frida Kahlo has become very popular in our society: we can find her face or artworks on colorful and bright t-shirts, earrings, cups,...
Arianna Richetti 18 May 2026
Masterpiece Story: La Tehuana by Germán Gedovius
Around 1917, the Mexican painter Germán Gedovius created La Tehuana (Woman from Tehuantepec), a warm and intimate moment between a mother and her...
Jimena Escoto 10 May 2026
Gabriel Figueroa: An Incredible Legacy of Mexican Cinema
Celebrated as one of Mexico best cinematographers, Gabriel Figueroa transformed cinema, vividly introducing Mexicos landscapes, faces, and stories to...
Jimena Aullet 5 May 2026
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 5 May 2026
Traveling Artists in Mexico: The First Generation
The 19th century was a tumultuous time for Mexico, to say the least. In 1821, it achieved its independence. However, the war devastated the country...
Jimena Escoto 5 May 2026
Exploring the History of Mexico in the Murals of The Big Three
Although most commonly associated with the works of Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros, Mexican muralism has actually...
Kacper Grass 5 May 2026
