Tag: Mexico

Culture by Katerina PapathanasiouSep 18, 202011:00 am

How 600 Women Came Together to Confront Gender-Based Violence

In addition to its devastating health effects, COVID-19 has resulted in an increase in domestic violence cases. It is a horrendous story that is, sadly, only part of an ever-growing realization—a “shadow pandemic,” as the United Nations has claimed. A veritable scourge against women around the world. Along with the help of some friends (new and old) from Mexico and the U.S., one woman has channeled her frustration regarding this alarming trend into a unique therapeutic artform. The results have resonated far and wide.

Life by Katerina PapathanasiouOct 18, 201910:31 am

Women, dressed in fancy costumes and holding candles, stand next to an ofrenda

Day of the Dead: Bringing Culture and Tradition to Life

Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” is a multi-day celebration of all five senses. Contrary to the somber tone that its name implies, the holiday is treasured in Mexican culture as an opportunity to honor the dead while celebrating the joy of life.

Life by Katerina PapathanasiouJul 7, 20199:57 am

Volunteers painting a section of the Mural of Brotherhood project on the US-Mexico border wall.

US-Mexico Border Wall Mural Sends a Message of Hope to the World

It is no secret that the political climate between Mexico and the United States is a bit tense. With President Donald Trump’s longstanding plan to build a new border wall at the forefront of conversations in both nations, artist Enrique Chiu decided to stop talking about brotherhood and start painting it.

Life by Katerina PapathanasiouMar 7, 20197:45 pm

The Seven Levels of a Mexican “Day of the Dead” Altar

In most Western cultures, death is considered a sad occasion and discussions on the topic are often avoided. However, Mexicans have a different view. Once a year, from October 31 to November 2, people throughout Mexico honor the memory of family members and friends who have died, during the “Day of the Dead” (Dia de Los Muertos) celebration.

Culture by Katerina PapathanasiouDec 3, 201811:14 pm

Photo titled "Will to resist" by Diego Moreno for the "In My Mind There is Never Silence" series.

Diego Moreno’s Grotesque Mexican Figures

The otherworldly creatures of “Los Panzudos Mercedarios” become part of everyday life in Diego Moreno’s surreal series “In My Mind There is Never Silence.” Moreno’s captivating project will be released as a photo book in 2019.

Life by Katerina PapathanasiouOct 20, 201812:24 am

Unraveling Frida Kahlo’s Life Story

Frida Kahlo was a gifted Mexican artist who would articulate her life experiences into some of the most luminous and haunting images of the twentieth century. Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón was born on July 6, 1907, in La Casa Azul, a traditional Mexican wrap-around home – painted a deep blue with red rim – at the corner of Londres and Ignacio Allende Streets in Coyoacán, Mexico City.

Travel by Katerina PapathanasiouOct 11, 201810:21 pm

The Ultimate Weekend Getaway to Mexico City

The bustling Mexican capital with the long and layered history and nearly 22 million people is one of the most populated cities in North America and one of the world’s largest metropolises. Here is everything you need to do during a 48-hour visit in Mexico City.

Travel by Katerina PapathanasiouJun 8, 201810:16 am

Snorkeling Among Brilliant Sculptures in Cancun

Museo Subacuático de Arte (MUSA) is a fascinating underwater museum of art in Mexico featuring over 500 permanent life-sized sculptures. The artworks, covered in thick algae, are hosted in three different galleries that are submerged between three and eight meters below the ocean’s surface in the warm crystal clear waters surrounding Cancun, Isla Mujeres, and Punta Nizuc.

Travel by Katerina PapathanasiouApr 3, 201810:16 pm

“Island of the Dolls:” A Crazy-Wild Collection of Creepy Dolls in Mexico

About 17.4 miles south of Mexico City in the Xochimilco canals in Mexico, there is a small, remote island, known as “Isla de las Muñecas” (Island of the Dolls), which was destined to become one of the world’s creepiest destinations.

Culture by Katerina PapathanasiouMar 14, 201811:00 am

Frida Kahlo on a rooftop in New York City.

Frida Kahlo’s Intimate Life Displayed in London

Frida Kahlo’s red-leather-booted prosthetic leg, along with some of her portraits, photographs, clothing, jewelry, and cosmetics, will travel for the first time outside her native country, Mexico, for “Frida Kahlo: Making Herself Up” exhibition opening on June 16, 2018, at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.