Sigmund Freud’s Biology of Art
Sigmund Freud may have been a psychoanalyst, but he was also a major lover of the arts. While he may not have created much art himself, Sigmund Freud’s art contributions came in other forms. You see, Freud loved art, but he,
Watercolor Art: 8 Tips for Getting Started
Working with watercolors can be a magical experience. The flowing colors, the wide spectrum of saturation and the unpredictable pigment are what make this medium so appealing. But they’re also what makes watercolors so intimidating. If you’re thinking about diving into
Beach Blanket Babylon: An Ageless Work of Art
Beach Blanket Babylon has been making audiences laugh for more than four decades. With gravity-defying costumes and an ever-changing script, the iconic show is the longest-running musical revue in the world. It’s been seen by more than six million people
How Oaxaca’s Folk Art Alebrijes Became Known to the World Thanks to Disney Pixar Coco
Coco was released in 2017 by Disney Pixar, and the 3D computer-animated series is based on Le Unkrich’s original idea. The story revolves around Miguel, a 12-year old boy, that seemingly wanders into the Land of the Dead. Taking advantage of
Pascal Painting the Big Painting Challenge: What’s the Hype?
Pascal Anson has taken the world by storm, showing the world that even an amateur artist can become an expert with the proper training. The Big Painting Challenge, which we’ll be discussing more shortly, saw Pascal come to the show
Roma’s Yalitza Aparicio Thrusts the Mixtec into the Spotlight
Roma star Yalitza Aparicio has taken Hollywood by storm. The 26-year-old actress made history when she graced the cover of Vogue Mexico. It was a first in a country dominated by light-skinned people in the media – despite the country’s
Inside Mexico’s Thriving Art Scene
ArtNews recently released its 2018 Top 200 Collectors list, which includes seven collectors from Mexico – two more than in 2017. Mexico’s art scene is growing and thriving, and people are taking notice. This year’s list includes Alfonso de Angoitia
Piñatas Are Not as Mexican As You Think They Are
Piñatas are associated with Mexican heritage, but did you know that they might not have originated in Mexico? Historically, the first written record of the piñata comes from the famous Marco Polo during his visit to China. He records seeing brightly
Las Posadas: What Are Those?
A Tradition Mexican traditions are filled with fun, food and Posadas. Outsiders may question the posada, but it’s a brilliant event that occurs over a nine-day period leading up to Christmas Day. Las Posadas are a very important part of Christmas
Let’s make some Ponche
Recipe: Mexican Fruit Punch If you want to prepare the traditional Mexican Fruit Punch don't think about it. Impress your Mexican friends with this simple recipe. What do you need? 3 apples chopped in small cubes you don't need to peal them 250 grams