The History of Art In San Miguel: An ancient sculpture in our midst
By Natalie Taylor What is the oldest piece of art in our city? I am speaking of an individual piece of art, setting aside architecture. It appears that this honor …
Leer másNATALIE TAYLOR
Today’s Artists of San Miguel: Seeing the extraordinary in the commonplace
By Natalie Taylor Ana Thiel was born in Mexico City and from the time she was a little girl, she remembers using her hands to make things. She credits her …
Leer más
The history of art in San Miguel: The legacy of the Barajas family
By Natalie Taylor One San Miguel de Allende family has left a lasting contribution in the art of our city. Their legacy spans almost 200 years, from the 19th century …
Leer más
Meet the Artists of San Miguel: I paint what I see
By Natalie Taylor Suzy Taylor was born in Van Wert, Ohio. As a little girl, she spent hours making clothes for paper dolls, and thought that fashion design would be …
Leer más
The History of Art in San Miguel: Not all art is great art
By Natalie Taylor Anyone who has walked through the interior of the Parroquia, cannot miss the many murals on the walls. The first one is at the entrance, to your …
Leer más
The Artists of San Miguel: Barry Weiss, looking for the light
By Natalie Taylor Barry Weiss was born in Chicago into a musical family. His mother was a pianist, and his grandmother both a pianist and a strolling accordion player. As …
Leer más
The History of Art in San Miguel de Allende: Eleanor Coen, a woman honoring women
By Natalie Taylor When you walk into Bellas Artes and walk straight ahead beneath the arches, you will come to a remarkable mural. It is, first of all, a depiction …
Leer más
Today’s Artists of San Miguel: Better than reality
By Natalie Taylor Kelley Vandiver was born in Daytona Beach, Florida. His mother worked in the medical field, but she had gone to school on an art scholarship. Kelley has …
Leer más
Today’s Artists of San Miguel: Glitter, color, and more color!
By Natalie Taylor After graduating from high school, Bill Harris enrolled at the Gemology Institute of America in Los Angeles, and became a licensed gemologist. A gemologist studies stones of …
Leer más
History of Art in SMA: Siqueiros, The Eternal Rebel
By Natalie Taylor David Alfaro Siqueiros is considered one of the three major Mexican muralists, along with Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco. Born in Mexico City on December 29, …
Leer más