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ZONAMACO….Mexico’s Premier Latin American Art Fair

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II arranged my travels to be in Mexico City during its Art Week scheduled February 7-11th, 2024. Here is why…. ZONAMACO is the largest art fair platform in Latin America, which stands for “México Arte Contemporáneo Organizacion.” Unlike other art fairs I’ve attended, Mexico’s premier Latin American Art Fair is a combination of four sections: art, design, photography and antiques, all under one roof. Now entering its 20th anniversary, the fair has achieved an international reputation with a focus but not exclusively on Latin American art and it does not disappoint ….

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Art Destinations Arts/Culture Wanderlust

Puebla…The Baroque Capital of Mexico

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Driving four hours from Oaxaca to Puebla, you can fully appreciate the beauty and enormity of the Sierra Madre Mountain range that surrounds both the city and state of Puebla, (6000 ft. above sea level). There are probably very few cities that can boast about the abundance and the grandeur presence of its 16-18th century Baroque architecture. Puebla is known for its Mole Poblano, a sweet spicy chocolate sauce with a kick and for it spicy-spicy Chiles en Nagodo (neither one, my stomach handled well). But more importantly, this city is also known for the Battle of Puebla, celebrated today as Cinco de Mayo when tequila and mezcal takes over the city (and the US). During my 25 day stay, I got to experience much of the cultural diversity of both the city and state of Puebla….

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Art Destinations Arts/Culture Wanderlust

Rufino Tamayo: Mexico’s Avant-Garde Modern Artist

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I’ve always loved Rufino Tamayo as an artist and a muralist. Little did I know he was also an avid art collector of Mesoamerican Art. During my stay in Oaxaca, I visited the Tamayo Museum of Pre-Columbian Art of Mexico and was blown away by the throve of ancient archeological artifacts collected by Tamayo and gifted to the city he was born in. This avant-garde modern artist has two museums named after him for good reason, leaving behind a legacy unequal to most artists of his era…

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Art Destinations Arts/Culture Wanderlust

Talavera…An Iconic Artistic Tradition in Puebla, Mx

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During my stay in Puebla, I came across a craft that I have seen many times in my travels in Spain and Mexico, but knew very little of its origin and production. The “Talavera”, as it is called, is an artisanal technique of pottery and tile making that uses a type of clay mainly found in Puebla. I visited two certified “Talleres” on how it is manufactured with very little modernization. Its origin (referring to its ornamentation) was first perfected by the Chinese during the 15th century. Yet today it is the Chinese who present a threat to this iconic traditions. Here how.

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Art Basel 2023….  A Review of a Rapturous Week for Art Lovers

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This year’s Art Basel-Miami Art Week was rapturous for not only art lovers but also for the city’s business community. Art Basel has truly transformed Miami in the last 10 years, making it one of the most vibrant cultural experiences, no longer limited to the convention center in Miami Beach. Art Basel has changed Miami from being a vacation spot to also becoming an art destination. Art is now one of the driving forces in the city’s redevelopment efforts, which unfortunately have also caused the gentrification of neighborhoods….

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Art Destinations Artist Spotlight Arts/Culture

Review: New York City’s First Photo Fair, and the 2023 Armory Art Show

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During the September Labor Day week, the art world was back in full swing in New York with five art fairs and multiple gallery openings and exhibitions. For art lovers, NYC offers so many opportunities to attend art fairs during the months of May and September. I attended two art fairs during the weekend that did not disappoint. Both offered cutting edge, experimental discoveries of what the human mind is capable of creating.  Here’s what I like and didn’t much care for …

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Art Destinations Arts/Culture Film/Theater Review

Is Fashion Art  …or is it just a Trend?

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There has been a growing interest on the part of museums to curate fashion exhibitions as part of their programming. By chance, in 2023, I attended 4 fashion exhibitions among New York City museums. This prompted me to raise the question is fashion art? Not everyone thinks it is. Some have debated that the gallery space should be used for traditional forms of art. Yet attendance at these exhibitions have helped museums increase both traffic and admission fees. Both are good reasons to continue the trend. If you are planning to be in the city any time between now and November 2023, two of the four exhibitions are still on view. Here is my critique of each of them…..

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Art Destinations Arts/Culture Film/Theater Review

Karl Lagerfeld’s Exhibition at the MET: Controversial and Dazzling

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As someone who loves both art and fashion, I didn’t want to miss seeing the Karl Lagerfeld exhibition even if the options were to go on the last day and in the rain. Karl Lagerfeld was both a controversial figure and a genius designer, although you would not know from viewing this exhibition, which focused on the latter. This brings to question what exactly should be the role of museums in storytelling. Do they not have a responsibility to present the entire profile of an artist? Does society not benefit from knowing both the art and the artist?….

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Art Destinations Arts/Culture Film/Theater Review

New York Art Week Extravaganza 2023

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The month of May is when the Big Apple is celebrating its Art Week, stretching it from May 5th through 22nd, where museums, galleries and art fairs come together to share the best of what the art world offers. For art lovers, this is a great time for a spring break or a weekend stay in NYC when the weather is generally at its best behavior. I managed to attend three art fairs on the last weekend of this extravaganza before it ended. Here’s what I like and didn’t much care for….

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The Harlem Fine Arts Show… Buying Black Art!

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This year the Harlem Fine Arts Show celebrated its 15th anniversary in New York City, bringing together black art gallery owners, art collectives and artists to celebrate 15 years of ensuring opportunities for Black Art to thrive. Buying Black Art or what is sometimes referred to as African Diaspora Art has become increasingly popular among both novice and seasoned collectors of all nationalities. Yet there is still a long road to inclusion…

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