Being to close to these pieces is just surreal. Growing up in San Antonio, Texas my admiration of Latin American artists blossomed at an early age. Portraits of Frida can be seen graffitied alongside coral colored buildings.
This piece is one of Kahlo’s more etherial works that jumps beyond our own world into a metaphysical search for existence and purpose.
Diego Rivera’s own self portrait
A portrait of Natasha Gelman, by Diego Rivera.
A personal favorite by Gerardo Suter
Mediums have expanded and the times have changed but the essence of Mexican art remains the same.
I highly urge you Kansas Citians and citizens of the world. Make the visit, explore history. Bare witness to the transformations and current portrayals of Mexico through the eyes of those who knew, or know, the country intimately.
Beyond the Nelson-Atkins being one of the finest art collections in these States, it sees traveling exhibits that have inspired generations for nearly 100 years.
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