From 1931-1932, the famous Mexican muralist Diego Rivera and his wife, the artist Frida Kahlo, lived in Detroit, Michigan. During this time, Rivera worked on a mural project at the Detroit Institute of Art (DIA) that earned him public controversy. Edsel Ford and Diego Rivera Edsel Ford was the only son of automobile mogul Henry […]
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There is so much to do and see in Mexico City that it is really difficult to choose from all of the available options. Built on the ruins of the ancient Aztec city, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City is history come to life. Yet the modern cosmopolitan character of the largest city of the world is unmistakable. […]
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Nearly 80 years old and rising 210 feet above San Francisco’s Telegraph Hill, Coit Tower is in the news. SInce its dedication in 1933, this unpainted concrete art deco tower has been a feature of San Francisco’s skyline, attracting up to 200,000 visitors per year for its stunning 360-degree views as well as for the […]
Murals are one of the world’s oldest forms of art. They are done directly on the wall or ceilings. They are useful in depicting a very complex picture and can be understood and appreciated even from a distance. The cave paintings of Lascaux in southern France and others around the world are testimony not only […]