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
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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
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 21 June 2026
Tina Modotti—A Woman of Her Time
Tina Modotti was a photographer whose path parallels the great moments of 20th-century history. Her way of making art is a testimony to the world...
Maia Heguiaphal 17 June 2026
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
Tina Modotti: Photographer Made Revolutionary
Her life story reads like a script tailor-made for a movie (are you listening, Hollywood?). After all, how often do we encounter narratives of...
Magda Michalska 19 May 2026
(Sur)reality in the Photography of Kati Horna
Kati Horna (1912-2000) photographed both the real world and the surreal. She was a modern photographer who used her camera to document a civil war...
Natalia Tiberio 19 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
Ex-voto: How Mexicans Bargained with God
When tragedy or misfortune happens, some people turn to a greater power. The possibility of divine intervention gives them hope. Usually, these...
Jimena Escoto 5 May 2026
