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The Other Art Fair: Where Emerging Artists Take the Spotlight

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The Other Art Fair: Where Emerging Artists Take the Spotlight

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Saints and Social Change: A Q&A With Artist Laurie Buman

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Saints and Social Change: A Q&A With Artist Laurie Buman

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Why Vitellius, the Little-Known Roman Emperor, Haunts Artistic Masterpieces

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Why Vitellius, the Little-Known Roman Emperor, Haunts Artistic Masterpieces

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3 Chicago Muralists Share Their Secrets

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3 Chicago Muralists Share Their Secrets

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Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography

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Artistic Depictions of the Virgin Mary: The Surprising Origins of Marian Iconography

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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater

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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s Fascinating Connections to Fallingwater

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Gio Swaby’s Fresh Take on Textile Portraits

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Gio Swaby’s Fresh Take on Textile Portraits

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Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art

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Standards of Beauty (and Ugliness) in African Art

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Crazy, Cartoonish, Controversial: The Art of Mu Pan

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Crazy, Cartoonish, Controversial: The Art of Mu Pan

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Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray

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Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray

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Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche

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Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche

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What Are Alebrijes?

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What Are Alebrijes?

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The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City

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The Marvelous (and Controversial) Murals at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City

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Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología

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Animal Symbolism in Pre-Columbian Pottery at the Museo Nacional de Antropología

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Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show

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Immersive Frida: An Incredible, Must-See Show

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Hubbard Street Murals: Chicago’s Street Art Gallery

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Hubbard Street Murals: Chicago’s Street Art Gallery

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The Male Nude in Art

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The Male Nude in Art

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National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago

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National Museum of Mexican Art: A Hidden Gem in Chicago

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Lead White: The Deadliest Color?

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Lead White: The Deadliest Color?

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9 Fascinating Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You

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9 Fascinating Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You

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The Fantastical Woodcut Illustrations of Pau Masiques

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The Fantastical Woodcut Illustrations of Pau Masiques

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The Multi-Layered Genius of Natisa Jones

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The Multi-Layered Genius of Natisa Jones

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Top Instagram Travel Photography of 2017

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Top Instagram Travel Photography of 2017

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The Most Incredible 360 Panorama Virtual Reality Pics Ever

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The Most Incredible 360 Panorama Virtual Reality Pics Ever

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20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016

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20 Best Instagram Photos of 2016

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Where to See DFace, Obey (aka Shepard Fairey), Boa Mistura and Other Street Art in Málaga

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Where to See DFace, Obey (aka Shepard Fairey), Boa Mistura and Other Street Art in Málaga

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6 Fun Facts About Pablo Picasso

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6 Fun Facts About Pablo Picasso

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The Whimsical, Feminist Street Art of Sara Fratini

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The Whimsical, Feminist Street Art of Sara Fratini

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Magic Mushrooms. The unconventional and modern marvel of Metropol Parasol, known as Las Setas (The Mushrooms) by locals, took root in Seville’s Plaza de la Encarnación in 2011. Designed by German architect Jürgen Mayer, the structur

Last summer Wally and I had the pleasure of visiting the garden of chef and philanthropist @rick_bayless. Bayless opened Frontera Grill in 1987 forever changing the face of Mexican food in Chicago. The production garden supplies his three downtown re

No Straight Jacket Required. When Wally and I revisited my former stomping grounds in Buffalo, we couldn’t resist the chance to tour the empty patient wards of the Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane. I had only been able to admire them from a

The Library is Open! It’s fun to be a tourist in your own city. I can’t believe it took us this long to visit the incredible Newberry Library. Its collections span an Aston six centuries, making it a treasure trove of knowledge. And that

The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán is a masterclass in Mexican Baroque. A literal visual feast for the eyes, the church’s highly decorated interior includes use of more than 60,000 sheets of gold leaf. Its façade is decorated w

I was initially reluctant about visiting Hierve el Agua, the calcified waterfalls and spring-fed mineral water pools outside of the city of Oaxaca de Juárez. The popular geologic wonder is located in the town of San Isidro Roaguía, in t

San Miguel de Allende is a town with art in its DNA. There are galleries galore and shops full of colorful folk art. But we knew that one of the places we had to add to our itinerary was the Fábrica La Aurora. It just sounded so interesting: I

If you’re planning a trip to San Miguel de Allende and are looking for something fun and unusual to do, be sure to set some time aside for a visit to the Chapel of Jimmy Ray. The mosaic wonderland filled with art and assemblages by the late art

I’ll admit it, I’m a fan of @andresgandresg. When the time came for us to find the perfect place to stay in San Miguel de Allende, and I saw that @casahoyos was another one of his projects, the decision for me was easy.

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The colorful #fantastical #woodcarving creatures known as #alebrijes were inspired by an artist’s fever dream. Learn more about our favorite #mexican #folkart #artepopular #handicraft. Link in bio.

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Sweat to Reset. The herb-infused indigenous steam ritual #temazcal opens your mind as well as your pores. Plus, you won’t believe how they cleanse you of negative energy. Learn more about this Mesoamerican tradition and why we highly recommend

There’s No Place Like Home. Located on a quiet stretch of Calle Miguel Hidalgo in the Centro of Oaxaca City, @casaantonieta was more than just a hotel for Wally and I. It was our home away from home. Plus it included the hip @muss_cafe with gre

Folk Yes! Linda Hanna’s home contains an incredible collection of handmade #folkart pieces from the surrounding villages around #Oaxaca. If you have a passion for folk art as Wally and I do, Oaxaca should be on your Mexico itinerary. And there&

@palaciooficial is more than just a pretty building. Head inside for strange #murals by famous #artists, including #diegorivera and #orozco. They’re also infamous, whether it’s because they’re #communist propaganda or feature a hide

Walking around #PuertoVallarta is a bit like being in an outdoor art gallery. #Murals #streetart and #graffiti can be found all over. #Mexico has a long history of this public art form. Click our link for more photos — and learn how some of the

Viva La Revolución. Masala y Maíz checked every box for us: a delicious blend of Mexican, African and Indian cuisine, great service, a pleasing atmosphere and a business philosophy we can get behind. Learn why this restaurant stands out

Shop ‘Til You Drop. If you’re looking to purchase folk art, handicrafts and arte popular from all over Mexico such as brightly painted alebrije wood carvings from Oaxaca and hand-embroidered Otomi textiles, head to the @mercadodeartesania