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Coronavirus Challenges 2020

Coronavirus Challenges 2020

The Global Coronavirus Pandemic has imposed itself onto everybody's life in the last 5 months.  All aspects of life have been affected, including our Artist and artisan friends in Mexico....

Coronavirus Challenges 2020

The Global Coronavirus Pandemic has imposed itself onto everybody's life in the last 5 months.  All aspects of life have been affected, including our Artist and artisan friends in Mexico....

Juan José Ramos Medrano Master Visionary Maker of "Betus / Nahual" Figures

Juan José Ramos Medrano Master Visionary Maker ...

The renown artist, Candelario Medrano (1918-1986), was one of the top figural ceramists in Mexico, creating fantastic creatures and buildings.Today, his grandson, Juan José Ramos Medrano, carries on his art...

Juan José Ramos Medrano Master Visionary Maker ...

The renown artist, Candelario Medrano (1918-1986), was one of the top figural ceramists in Mexico, creating fantastic creatures and buildings.Today, his grandson, Juan José Ramos Medrano, carries on his art...

How Much Does Mexico Love the Horse?

How Much Does Mexico Love the Horse?

    The Horse holds a special place in the Mexican Society.  In 1519 Cortes brought the first 16 horses to New Spain (Mexico) and later proclaimed "After God, we owed our...

How Much Does Mexico Love the Horse?

    The Horse holds a special place in the Mexican Society.  In 1519 Cortes brought the first 16 horses to New Spain (Mexico) and later proclaimed "After God, we owed our...

Lupita Guitar Vihuela

Charro, Mariachi and the Vihuela a bond

The Vihuela is an integral part of Mariachi Music and Charro Culture as heard in the music and seen in Movies and Charreada.

Charro, Mariachi and the Vihuela a bond

The Vihuela is an integral part of Mariachi Music and Charro Culture as heard in the music and seen in Movies and Charreada.

The History of Blown Glassware in Mexico

The History of Blown Glassware in Mexico

Mexico has long been known as a land of the master craftsman.  If the master craftsman is considered an artist, then glass is a wonderful canvas.  Glass blowing has long...

The History of Blown Glassware in Mexico

Mexico has long been known as a land of the master craftsman.  If the master craftsman is considered an artist, then glass is a wonderful canvas.  Glass blowing has long...

What are the Pineapples of Madrigal?

What are the Pineapples of Madrigal?

Hilario Alejos Madrigal is a Mexican potter from a small town in the state of Michoacán, known for his “pineapple” ceramic wares. The name comes from the original form created...

What are the Pineapples of Madrigal?

Hilario Alejos Madrigal is a Mexican potter from a small town in the state of Michoacán, known for his “pineapple” ceramic wares. The name comes from the original form created...