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Exploring Alejandro Santiago: Mexico’s Artistic Legacy
Mexican art is some of the best in the world. However, recognition and appreciation in North America is almost non existent, unlike Europe, where Mexican art is eagerly collected and shown in major museums and art galleries. Alejandro Santiago is one of my favourite Mexican artists.He used color and expressive forms to convey both his…
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Discovering Dempsey Bob: Master of Northwest Coast Art
Remarkable, distinguished, superb, extraordinary – all apply to Northwest Coast artist Dempsey Bob. Bob is a Tahltan and Tlingit artist. He has been carving for 54 years. His first carvings were wooden toys he made for himself as a young boy. Wolves are an endless source of fascination and inspiration for his carvings. He admires…
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Why Mexico City Should Top Your Travel List: A Blend of Aztec Heritage, Latin Flair, and a Food Treasure Trove
Mexico City – buzz galore, a joy to behold. So many things to do, to see, to explore, discover and enjoy. Chapultepec Park – double the size (1,695 acres) of New York’s Central Park – a great place to start. One could spend days here, given what it has to offer. We went on a…
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Discover The Rich 500-Year-Old Charm Of San Miguel de Allende: Where Art, History, Culture, Converges In Mexico
Step back into time. Step back into another era Welcome to San Miguel de Allende – one of Mexico’s gems. a colonial-era city in Mexico’s central highlands, is known for its baroque Spanish architecture, thriving arts scene and cultural festivals. In the city’s historic, cobblestoned center lies the neo-Gothic church Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel,…