The Lavish Portraits of Mexican Nuns Who May Not Have Chosen the Veil
At the beginning of the 18th century in New Spain (colonial Mexico), portraits of local elites became an essential genre. In a society with a strong...
Wen Gu 15 October 2026
Latin American Art
10 Women Artists Who Pioneered Modern Art in Latin America
Latin American painters, sculptors, and printmakers were at the forefront of the aesthetic revolution that shook the 20th century. Until recently,...
Kathie Manthorne 12 October 2026
When Every Day Is Carnival: Rodolfo Stanley’s Costa Rica
I had never heard of Rodolfo Stanley until I wandered into one of his exhibitions in Costa Rica and wondered what exactly I was looking at. His...
Mieke Leenders 28 September 2026
What Do You Know About Frida Kahlo? Take the Frida Quiz!
Kate Wojtczak 12 September 2026
Gego: An Architect of the Line
I encountered Gego (or rather her art) for the first time at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. It was a Sunday afternoon, and I was on my way...
Aniela Rybak-Vaganay 11 September 2026
Masterpiece Story: The Acapulco Chair
The Acapulco chair, with its unmistakable egg-shaped silhouette and PVC cord weaving, has become synonymous with Mexico’s vibrant culture and...
Lisa Scalone 27 August 2026
Masterpiece Story: Double-Headed Serpent
Double-Headed Serpent is a masterpiece of Aztec art that combines religious and commercial significance. It is filled with hidden allusions under a...
James W Singer 9 August 2026
How to Dress Like Frida Kahlo—Her 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 27 July 2026
Masterpiece Story: Três Orixás by Djanira da Motta e Silva
Djanira da Motta e Silva pictured a very unusual Holy Trinity made of three deities from the Afro-Brazilian Pantheon. They are accompanied by...
Alicja Gluszek 23 July 2026
Frida the Icon: Kahlo at Tate Modern in London
Very few artists can claim to be as ubiquitous and iconic as Frida Kahlo. This hotly anticipated exhibition at Tate Modern delves into how and why...
Edoardo Cesarino 6 July 2026
The Enduring Mystery of the Mesoamerican Chac Mool
The Chac Mool (also spelled chacmool) is a well-known icon of Mexico’s ancient past, yet its meaning and role remains a disputed subject.
Maya M. Tola 2 July 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 23 June 2026
