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Sculpture artist Sebastián to design new science museum in Monterrey
Sebastián sought advice from scientists working at the Hadron Collider in Switzerland for the museum's design.
How did these other Mexican states get their names?
Chiapas, Tlaxcala, Querétaro — here are more Mexican states with fascinating etymologies in the second half of this two-part series.
Mexican fashion designer sports Gulf of Mexico T-shirt on NY Fashion...
The fashion statement was widely interpreted as a protest against U.S. President Trump’s order to rename the Gulf.
Veracruz and United Kingdom to be Festival Cervantino 2025 guests of honor
This festival, held annually in Guanajuato city, will take place this year from Oct. 10 to Oct. 26, featuring artists and performers from around the world.
The strange story of Mexico’s most brilliant botanist
If Indiana Jones went after rare plants instead of rare treasures, he'd still not come close to the adventures of Ynés Mexía.
Oaxaca artisans accuse U.S. brands of stealing traditional designs
The Culture Ministry promised to initiate immediate legal proceedings against the brands accused of plagiarizing Mixtec intellectual property.
Artist Fabián Cháirez again courts controversy with latest CDMX exhibit
Cháirez's 2019 painting of a nude Emiliano Zapata in heels provoked protests, and his new exhibit of erotic Catholic imagery is also likely to turn heads.
Saving Xochimilco: The battle to preserve Mexico City’s ancient canals
Organizations like Humedalia are working to preserve Xochimilco's traditional agriculture and stop environmental degradation from unchecked tourism.
Mexico City Art Week 2025: A quick guide to this week’s biggest events
February in Mexico City means art is everywhere you look. Here are a few of the capital's biggest art extravaganzas happening this week.
What makes the San Miguel Writers’ Conference so special?
San Miguel's star-studded literary meeting is back once again, bigger and better than ever.
The charm of San Miguel’s Parque Juárez
It's San Miguel's most famous park, but did you know it was originally an orchard?
Hot pink estate designed by Luis Barragán to become a cultural center
Set on the outskirts of Mexico City, the architectural masterpiece La Cuadra San Cristóbal will open its doors to the public this fall.
LiDAR study sheds light on ‘lost’ Zapotec city in southern Oaxaca
For years, the Guiengola Archaeological Zone was believed to have been simply a fortress for housing soldiers. In fact, it was a thriving, expanding and fortified city.
‘Goddesses, warriors and governors’: Exhibition on power of women in ancient Huastec society opens in Torreón
When it first opened in Chicago, the show made headlines for a rare life-size statue of a female ballplayer holding a decapitated head.
Even more Mexican heartthrobs — A gringo guide to must-listen pop stars
Ladies please, now it's your turn — here are some of Mexico's most consummate maestras, as beloved by teenage boys throughout the eras.
Mexican moviegoers are asking for a refund after watching ‘Emilia Pérez’ in theaters
Moviegoers have taken aim at Cinépolis for allegedly not honoring its “‘Cinépolis Guarantee,” which promises to reimburse the cost of your ticket if you are dissatisfied with the film.
