"A Master of Contemporary Mexican Sculpture" Jorge Marín is one of Mexico's most outstanding sculptors, known for his impressive bronze works that explore the human condition through dynamic and expressive forms. Born in Uruapan, Michoacán, in 1963, Marín has dedicated his career to creating pieces that capture the essence of humanity, balance and freedom. Education and Style Marín began his artistic journey studying graphic design at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana in

One of the most renowned painters in Mexico and one of the most important in contemporary art in general. Especially remembered for the brilliant career he developed in the Mexican muralism movement, along with José Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros. who is Diego Rivera? Identified with the revolutionary ideals of his homeland, Rivera returned from Italy to Mexico (1922), at a time when the revolution seemed consolidated. Along with David Alfaro Siqueiros, he devoted

Pedro Infante was a Mexican artist who during his active years became one of the most beloved characters in the entire country. He debuted as an actor in 1939, in the feature film entitled 'En un burro tres baturros' directed by José Benavides, Jr. From that moment on, he generated great popularity among fans throughout the country, being the first step towards one of the careers emblematic films for a Mexican, getting to be nominated for the Ariel Award for Best Male Perform

His literary work includes more than 20 poems, almost 30 essay books, five translations and his Complete Works. In 1945 he began his career in the Mexican Foreign Service, which lasted 23 years and took him to destinations such as France, Japan and India. In 1990 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. WHO IS OCTAVIO PAZ? (Mexico City, 1914 - id., 1998) Mexican writer. Together with Pablo Neruda and César Vallejo, Octavio Paz makes up the triad of great poets who, aft

Mexican composer and singer, considered one of the most successful composers in the history of Mexican music. Armando Manzanero was the author of more than four hundred songs such as "Adoro", "Somos novios" or "Esta tarde vi llover". WHO IS ARMANDO MANZANERO? He was born in Mexico, Mérida, Yucatán, on December 7, 1935. At the age of 8, he began music studies at the School of Fine Arts in his hometown, completing his musical training in Mexico City. In 1950 he composed his fir

Rufino Tamayo, one of the most recognized Mexican painters worldwide, was the one who throughout the 20th century was able to combine his Mexican heritage and pre-Hispanic art with the international avant-garde, in pieces marked by color, perspective, harmony and texture. WHO IS RUFINO TAMAYO? Born on August 26, 1899 in Oaxaca, Tamayo painted more than 1,300 oil paintings, including 20 portraits of his wife Olga, with whom he was married for 57 years; He made 465 graphic work

On July 6, 1907, Frida Kahlo was born in Mexico, a woman whose life was marked by a terrible accident that left her with serious physical scars, but also by her love for life, for art, the traditions of her country, politics and for the stormy relationship she had with her husband, the painter Diego Rivera Who was Frida Kahlo? Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter, recognized for her famous self-portraits, classified as part of the surrealist movement. The painter, who said she d

The Golden Age of Mexican cinema was marked by various films that reflected the talent that existed in the country at that time. There were countless actors and actresses who took to the big screen with various genres; one of them was Mario Moreno, best known for his character 'Cantinflas', who positioned him as an actor and comedian, gaining international recognition and personalities such as Charles Chaplin. WHO IS CANTINFLAS? Mario Fortino Alfonso Moreno Reyes, better know

The use of colours, open spaces and light as an integral element of his work is characteristic of the architecture of Luis Barragán, the only Mexican winner of the Pritzker Prize (1980), the highest award given to an architect for his consistent and significant contributions to society through the art of architecture. Who is Luis Barragan? Luis Barragán was born on March 9, 1902 in Jalisco. However, he grew up in Guadalajara, where he attended the Escuela Libre de Ingenieros.

María Félix was an actress as great as her personality, the muse of writers, designers and singers who brought the name of Mexico to the most important screens and film festivals in the world. María Bonita or María de los Ángeles Félix Güereña, the Sonoran who, with the mystery that surrounded her, built the most important character of her career, her own. Who was Maria Felix? María Félix was a Mexican actress, known as the diva of the golden age of Mexican cinema. She was th

Mexican singer of Costa Rican origin. Her particular way of getting involved in the lyrics of ranchera songs and making them his own and of challenging the public from the stage earned him the admiration of his followers. Songs like Macorina, La llorona, La china and Volver, volver were among the most appreciated interpretations of his extensive repertoire. ¿Who was Chabela Vargas? María Isabel Anita Carmen de Jesús Vargas Lizano, known as Chavela Vargas, was born in San José

One of the most recognized Mexican writers nationally and internationally. Rosario Castellanos was a feminist woman, reflecting in her poetry and essays the feminine condition of many women, which is why her life was like a mirror of the women of her time through the expression of the dual acceptance-resistance of what is governed by the ideal figure and the universe of the immediate. who is Rosario Castellanos? (Mexico City, 1925 - Tel Aviv, 1974) Mexican storyteller and poe

Indigenous sage and humble healer: María Sabina will always be linked to the history of shamanism and sacred mushrooms in Mexico. Mushrooms speak through the voice of María Sabina and her words lift up the sick. However, not everyone can "see" eating mushrooms. For Sabina, who were not born to be wise, cannot understand the language of mushrooms, even if they spend many evenings. Who was Maria Sabina? María Sabina Magdalena García, known internationally as María Sabina, was