Art History

From pre-Hispanic art to cutting edge contemporary art, Mexico’s artistic expressions reflect the tensions and juxtopositions of this country’s complex history and blend of cultures. In the 20th Century, Mexican Muralism, lead by Rivera, Siqueiros and Orozco created public art that reflected Mexico’s post-revolutionary experience and desires.

The Artistic Heritage of Mexico

Expertly Crafted Programs designed to introduce travelers to Mexico’s Art History and Present Day Artistic Impulses. We gain access to Historians, Curators, Collectors, Educators, Gallery Owners and Museum Directors

Program Highlights:

• Studying the Muralist Movement and examining murals of Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros at the National Palace, Palace of Fine Arts, Chapingo and other buildings.
• Learning why Frida Kahlo’s life and art remain relevant and compelling to this day. Visits include the Dolores Olmedo Mu- seum, “Casa Frida” Museum, Diego and Frida Studios and the Anahuacalli.
• Understanding the Historical Context of Mexican Art from the Pre-Hispanic Era to Independ- ence, The “Porfiriato” Era, The Revolution, Rupture and Present Times.
• Visiting Mexico City’s World Class Museums, such as the Na- tional Museum of Art (MUNAL), the Museum of Modern Art (MAM), the Museum of Contem- porary Art (MUAC) and the Franz Mayer Museum of Design and Decorative Arts.
• Having the opportunity to see important private art collections and meet their collectors.
• Access to Museum Curators, Ed- ucators, Docents, Directors and Private Viewings in Vaults.
• Strolling the gentile streets of Colonia Roma on a “Gallery Crawl” to see Mexico’s cutting edge contemporary and installa- tion art for sale.

Tours under Art History:

An Artist’s Journey to Cartagena March 23-30, 2019

Cartagena is a beautiful walled city on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. From its colonial architecture, stone sea and land walls, bougainvillea draped walls, charming balconies and so much more, the architectural details and ornamentation of the historic center of Cartagena are favorite backdrops for local and visiting artists. Not only are the walls colorful, so are the people.

The Dresses of Frida Kahlo, October 2023

Frida Kahlo: Dress and Identity Many aspects of Frida Kahlo have been studied, pondered and admired. From her art, politics, love life, travails, and many others. A singular aspect of Frida Kahlo and her identity was her dress. Frida used dress consciously in the creation of her identity. Through dress, she crafted her image, displaying her cultural heritage from both Europe and Mexico.

Mexican Muralism: History and Evolution

Art, Culture & Cuisine!
On this journey of learning and discovery, we explore the history and expressions of Art in Mexico. In order to understand the vision and temperament of Diego and Frida, we will learn of History and Politics of Mexico, that is the only way to contextualize their art and lives. Get ready for your impressions of Mexico City’s Historic Center! Arriving at the grand and vast Zocalo, we’ll see the great clash of cultures in the 16th Century, that forever changed the course of Mexico’s history. We’ll also visit the Pre Hispanic site of Teotihuacan…

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