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Luis Argudín
Luis Argudín (born 1955) is a Mexican painter and professor of art. He is known for his classical and academic work in an age where this is no longer common. Born in Mexico City, Argudín was educated in England, which has influenced his work. From an exhibition of a self-portrait at the Museo de Arte Moderno when he was eighteen, he has had various individual exhibitions in notable Mexican venues such as the José Luis Cuevas Museum, Museo Jose Cuevas and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. He has received grants to be an artist in residence abroad, and professor of art at the Faculty of Arts and Design, Facultad de Arte y Diseño (UNAM) since 1988. The artist is also a published author. Life Luis Argudín was born in Mexico City. He traveled to England to study visual arts at the Hornsey College of Art from 1974 to 1979, followed by masters studies at the University of Essex from 1979 to 1980. He lives in Mexico City. Career At age eighteen, he painted his first self-portrait, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Museo De Arte Popular
The Museo de Arte Popular (Museum of Folk Art) is a museum in Mexico City, Mexico that promotes and preserves part of the Mexican handcrafts and folk art. Located in the historic center of Mexico City in an old fire house, the museum has a collection which includes textiles, pottery, glass, piñatas, alebrijes, furniture and much more. However, the museum is best known as the sponsor of the yearly, Noche de Alebrijes (Night of the Alebrijes) parade in which the fantastical creatures are constructed on a monumental scale and then paraded from the main plaza or Zocalo to the Angel of Independence monument, competing for prizes. The museum The Museo de Arte Popular opened in March 2006. Its purpose is to serve as a reference for Mexican crafts as well as promoting them through workshops, and other events to both Mexico and foreign tourism. and dignify Mexican crafts though restoration of older works and the promotion of their creation both inside and outside the museum itself. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
