Tag Archives: Mexican art
Famous Frida Kahlo Works and Quotes Posted by sasha on Apr 15, 2021
In my last post, I introduced the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and discussed her early life. You can click here to read it if you missed it. Before I continue with her life story and her tumultuous relationship with Diego Rivera, I’d like to share some famous Frida Kahlo works and quotes. Famous Works…
Frida Kahlo: A Mexican Icon Posted by sasha on Mar 24, 2021
In honor of el Día Internacional de la Mujer (International Women’s Day) earlier this month, I’d like to introduce one of the most famous and important women in Mexico’s history – Frida Kahlo. Her story is a fascinating one, so I’ll break it up into a few different parts. In this first post, I’ll go into…
Video Tour of Chapultapec Castle Posted by sasha on Jul 27, 2017
The beautiful Castillo de Chapultapec should be high on your list when visiting Mexico City. It has been a military college, observatory, and an imperial/presidential residence over the years. These days, it’s home to the Museo Nacional de Historia. It’s a fascinating place to visit, full of artifacts that spotlight Mexico’s culture and history. See what…
Castillo de Chapultepec Posted by sasha on Jul 25, 2017
In all of North America, there’s only one structure that can truly claim to be a castle – Castillo de Chapultepec (Chapultapec Castle). It’s located inside of Mexico City’s Chapultapec Park, and it’s the only castle on the continent to have actually housed royalty. Let’s explore this beautiful castle, starting with a bit of history. History…
Mexico City Centro Historico (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Apr 12, 2017
There’s lots to see and do in the Centro Historico of the Mexican capital. In Part One, we saw the Catedral Metropolitana, Templo Mayor, and lots more. You’ll need at least one more day here to really take it all in, and it’s a busy one! In Part Two of our video tour, check out the…