On the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, Chichen Itza is a mystery that rises out of the lush forest like a treasure that has been worn down by time, the elements,…
Have you ever wondered what it is like living inside a shell? Well, metaphorically, everybody has been a part of it, but in a literal sense – Well this quaint…
The Self-Portrait Dedicated to Leon Trotsky is a remarkable work of art made by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, one of the most renowned female artists of the 20th century. This…
Mexico is a country in North America known for its rich culture, beaches, Cuisine, and historical relics, with 31 states. According to the World Bank, Mexico is an Upper-middle-income country…
Too nervous about being an artist but a bit too curious to be a traditional architect. That is how Frida Escobedo described herself in her early years when deciding what…
Light belongs to the heart and spirit. Light attracts people, it shows the way and shows the way and when we see it in the distance, we follow it. – …
The Modern Man | Juan O’Gorman “It’s too rare for Mexicans, but maybe it starts a new regional tradition. Most mortals, perhaps, have their home for a castle, but architects…
Mexico has architectural treasures with a rich history and diverse cultural influences. From the ancient ruins of the Mayan and Aztec civilisations to the grandiose colonial buildings of the Spanish…
A key contributor to the growth of modernist architecture in Mexico was the architect and urban planner Teodoro González de León. His work on the University City of Caracas, which…
Born in a family of Austrian origin in 1916, Juan Sordo Madaleno was one of the most significant & influential Mexican Architects of his era. During his studies at the…
Roberto Montenegro, a painter, muralist, and illustrator, was one of the pioneers of the Mexican muralism movement after the Mexican Revolution. His early works show how Mexican symbolist art influenced…
Mexican architecture is immensely diverse, and each design tells a different story about the nation’s history. Many tribes, culminating in the Aztecs, claimed the territory in and surrounding Mexico City.…