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Frida Kahlo’s Self-Portrait Becomes Most Expensive Work by LATAM Artist Sold in Auction

Virginia IsaadNovember 17, 2021November 17, 2021

by Virginia IsaadNovember 17, 2021November 17, 2021026661

Iconic Mexican/German artist Frida Kahlo remains one of the most recognized and coveted artists from Latin America and on Tuesday her artwork broke an auction record. One of her famous self-portraits has become the most expensive work by a Latin...

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Sarah La Morena Goes Viral Singing with Mariachi Band

Virginia IsaadSeptember 22, 2020

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 22, 2020014634

Afro-Latina Sarah La Morena – real name Sarah Palafox – became a viral sensation when she posted a video of herself singing along with a mariachi band. After she posted on Twitter she got love from Latinx celebs including Gael...

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Frida Kahlo Exhibit Focused on Her Fashion Makes Its West Coast Debut

Virginia IsaadMarch 4, 2020July 30, 2020

by Virginia IsaadMarch 4, 2020July 30, 202004270

Frida Kahlo‘s art is making its way to the Golden State with the launch of “Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving” opening March 21 at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. The exhibit will focus on how she used...

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Maná Makes History Playing Seven Shows in One Year at the Forum

Virginia IsaadDecember 9, 2019July 7, 2020

by Virginia IsaadDecember 9, 2019July 7, 202001606

On Dec. 7 iconic band Maná made history playing their seventh show at Los Angeles venue, the Forum, beating six-night records held by Kanye West and The Eagles. The seventh show was scheduled after they already had two runs scheduled...

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Jessica Alba and Cassie Star in Clothing Brand’s Mexican-Themed Campaign

Virginia IsaadNovember 6, 2019July 13, 2020

by Virginia IsaadNovember 6, 2019July 13, 202001945

Clothing brand and retailer Opening Ceremony debuted its Spring 2020 collection and the lookbook, titled The Familia: A Portrait Series, featuring prominent Mexican creatives including actress and entrepreneur Jessica Alba and singers Omar Apollo and Cassie. Shot by photographer Stefan...

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Jose Clemente Orozco’s Mural Is Reimagined Through the Work of 4 Female Artists

Yvette MontoyaNovember 19, 2017December 3, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaNovember 19, 2017December 3, 202013378

Jose Clemente Orozco is considered one of “Los Tres Grandes,” which doesn’t mean much in the US unless you’re a fine arts major that decided to take special interest in Mexican muralists. The term “Los Tres Grandes” refers to Orozco,...