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Did a human paint the venerated image of the Virgin of...
The Virgin of Guadalupe has been venerated in Mexico since the 16th century, but was her image the work of divine providence or a talented artist known as the Michelangelo of Mexico?
Why Surrealist refugees fled Europe for Mexico City
When the Nazis came to power in Germany, so-called "degenerate" Surrealist artists were forced to flee. Fortunately, Mexico City beckoned.
Mexico in My Pocket: The story of entrepreneur and author Luisa...
Luisa Navarro is on a mission to share her love of Mexico, and its traditional arts and crafts, through her popular blog, Mexico in My Pocket. She's also written a book about Day of the Dead and its power to heal.
Made in Mexico: Lola and Manuel Álvarez Bravo
Mexico's young photographer couple documented not only a post-revolutionary Mexico, but blazed a trail for a new generation of Mexican artist too.
Los Tucanes de Tijuana take norteño music to Fortnite’s virtual stages
Los Tucanes’ iconic hit “La Chona” was recently incorporated into Fortnite's festival music mode, marking a milestone for Mexican regional music by bringing it to the video game's global player base.
19th century Mexico through the eyes of an American aristocrat
Sara Yorke Stevenson as a teenager had a front-row seat to the rise and fall of Emperor Maximilian in Mexico during the Second French Intervention of the 19th century and her arrival and flight as a foreign refugee paint an unrivalled picture of aristocratic Mexican life.
The colors that paint Mexico: How a nation found its soul in every hue
Mexico's vibrant colors are unmistakable, and each vivid hue has a story to go with it, Bethany Platanella has collected some of the best.
The unique style of Los Cabos
Every destination has a unique "spirit of the place" that's expressed through architecture, design and fashion. Los Cabos is no different and boasts a special style all its own.
A Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for US $54.7M, a new record for a female artist
The blockbuster sale comes as “Fridamania” has resurged, with the opening of Casa Roja Museum in Mexico City and recent exhibits in Chicago and China.
Meet the Iztapalapa artist making luchador masks for F1 racers
From spraying murals on the streets of Iztapalapa, one artist has now teamed up with Williams F1 Team to take Mexican culture to new heights.
How Guadalajara embodies Mexico’s entrepreneurial spirit
Small businesses account for the majority of Mexico's gross domestic product, further proof of the nation's thriving entrepreneurial spirit. Guadalajara is particularly rich in this regard.
90 years ago today, communists and fascists fought the Battle of the Zócalo in the heart of Mexico City
On Nov. 20, 1935, Mexican communists duked it out with homegrown fascists at the Revolution Day parade in the Mexico City Zócalo.
More than an urban legend: The secret tunnels beneath Guadalajara
Beginning in the 18th century, a series of underground aqueducts were built by a Franciscan friar to supply Guadalajuara with water. Yes, many still exist. But be careful if you decide to explore them.
Made in Mexico: José Emilio Pacheco
Although his works have rarely been translated into English, José Emilio Pacheco was one of the greatest Mexican writers of the 20th century, a master of novels, short stories, essays and poems.
Beyond the stadium: ‘Social World Cup’ program to rally soccer-loving communities around art and physical education
The months-long cultural agenda offers more than 5,000 activities via a “Conoce México” (“Discover Mexico”) mobile app, including a mini-robotics world championship, the creation of more than 10,000 murals and — in true Mexican fashion — attempts at three Guinness World Records.
Mexican directors are making waves at 2025’s film festivals
Several of this year's best films were made by Mexican directors, with their work receiving showcases not only at cinemas, but at film festivals around the globe.
