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 Vallarta Living | Art Talk
Model for Diana Monument Revealed
 El Universal
The most iconic sculpture of this capital after the "Independence Angel" on Reforma Avenue is one of the naked goddess Diana hunting over the same main thoroughfare, and for nearly 65 years, the model who posed for it remained a mystery.
Monumental Art at Galleria Dante
 PVNN
Those of you who went to Galleria Dante's January 24th cocktail reception to see Guillermo Gomez will be happy to hear that, despite his injured Achilles tendon, he will be at the gallery on February 7th - even if he has to arrive on crutches!
American Muralist & Fresco Painter Revitalizes Mexico's Rich Tradition
 PRWeb
Classically trained American artist, muralist and fresco painter, Daan Hoekstra, has brought the nearly lost art of fresco painting back to one of the countries where the tradition once stood so grand and flourished - Mexico.
Ancient Middle East Fascinates Mexican Museum Goers
 Alistair Bell
Fascinated by cultures as old as their own, Mexicans are pouring into museum exhibitions in wonder at ancient Middle Eastern artifacts never before seen in the Western Hemisphere.
The Color of Words at Sol y Luna
 PVNN
Due to the great success of Lena Bartula's amazing art show "The Color of Words," which opened at Sol y Luna~Arte sin Fronteras on January 12th, her show has been extended. Don't miss your chance to meet this talented artist at an encore cocktail reception on Friday, February 2nd from 6-10 pm at Sol y Luna Art Gallery.
Sculptor Norm Gitzen Wins Best of Show Wellington Art Far
 Bill Underwood
To say that Norm Gitzen feels vindicated might be a bit of an understatement. Gitzen, who was tossed into the limelight last year when the Village of Wellington decided his “Mermaid” sculpture was inappropriate for its “Art in Public Places” program, was all smiles when judges awarded him Best of Show in the sculpture category at the Wellington Art Fair.
Carvings on the Walls of the Pre-Aztec City of El Tajin, Mexico are Being Destroyed by Acid Rain
 Kambiz Kamrani
Right on the heals of the awesome announcement of the unearthing of a Olmec-inspired city in Mexico, is concerning news that pollution is damaging these archaeological sites within the country.
Galeria Dante Welcomes 20 Artists
 PVNN
With more than twenty out-of-town artists scheduled to visit Galleria Dante on Wednesday, January 24th from 6-10 pm, Puerto Vallarta gallery owners Claire and Joe Guarniere are very excited about this week's "Meet the Artists" night.
New Life For Old Bones
 Lea Lion
Lively skulls and skeletons are part of a spirited collection titled Puro Muerto: Contemporary Imagery of Day of the Dead, celebrating the traditional Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, through the eyes of contemporary artists.
PV Artists Raise Funds for Public Library
 PVNN
Lucille Shipley's Workshop Exhibition is an annual art exhibit showcasing the work of her students. This year's event, scheduled to take place on January 27th and 28th at her studio workshop, will benefit the Puerto Vallarta Public Library.
Favorite Son of Merida: Alberto Castillo
 Working Gringos
The first time we saw an Alberto Castillo painting was in a bedroom at Casa Santana, a B&B just up the street from where we live in the Centro. There, above the queen bed, is a huge painting of angels and other religious figures, executed in bright Renaissance colors in a somewhat but not-quite-naive style.
Finding Beauty in Her Pain
 The Ottawa Citizen
One hundred years after Frida Kahlo's birth, the play Frida K. tells the story of the Mexican artist who endured much misfortune, Suzanne Ma writes.
Artist Hector Velazquez Reinterprets Brutal Aztec Ritual
 Kimberly N. Chase
"Xipe Totec" is a personal interpretation of a gruesome Aztec ritual of human sacrifice by the pre-Hispanic god of the same name. Each year, skin from humans was stripped off and worn by priests until the dried hide disintegrated, revealing the priests' own skin - a symbol of the year's harvest.
Galleria Dante Invites You to "Meet the Artists"
 PVNN
Be sure to stop by Vallarta’s largest art gallery and sculpture garden Wednesday, January 10th, as Galeria Dante owners Claire and Joe Guarniere host their fifth “Meet the Artist Night” of the season from 6 to 10 pm.
Mata Ortiz Gallery Opens at Peninsula Village
 Patrick Harrison
A new gallery, featuring not only the world-famous Mata Ortiz Pottery, but also the contemporary artwork of Mexican Masters Irma Griza and Jose Luis Garcia, will be opening at Vallarta's new Peninsula Village on Saturday, December 30th at 7 pm.
Old Acquaintances, New Art at Galleria Dante
 PVNN
Galleria Dante invites you to "Meet the Artists" on December 27th from 6 to 10 pm, as owners Claire and Joe Guarniere welcome their daughter Gena, who will play hostess at this week's cocktail reception, home for the holidays.
Recently Found Kahlo Skirts to be Shown
 artdaily.org
During the summer of 2007, the pieces found inside a trunk that had been forgotten in an unused bathroom will be displayed at Kahlo’s family home-turned-museum for the 100th anniversary of the painter’s birth.
Graphic Evidence of Mexico’s Ferment
 Grace Glueck
There stands the fierce man, the bridle of his white horse in one hand, a sickle in the other, backed by a ragtag crew carrying spears. This famous lithograph made by Diego Rivera in 1932 depicts Emiliano Zapata, hero of the Mexican Revolution.
Artisans in Mexico Struggle to Make It
 Marla Dickerson
With Christmas rapidly approaching, these should be the best of times for artisans such as Nolasco. But some are finding that changing consumer tastes and fierce competition from imports are cutting into their trade.
Not Your Ordinary Trash Can
 Harold Sokolove
When Bucerias artist, Joan Johnson, paid her $300 pesos to "adopt" one of the new trash cans being distributed by the Amigos de Bucerias Civil Association, she decided to make the container, which will sit in front of her house, eye-catching.
Tina in Mexico
 artsworld.com
A sophistocated photographer in her own right, Tina Mondini, much like Frida Kahlo - has suffered from the legends that have sprung up around her colourful life and the powerful, artistic men that featured large throughout it.
A Spot of Africa in Puerto Vallarta
 PVNN
It has been a long time coming but at last it is here... A Spot of Africa Art Gallery and Gayarta Realty are celebrating their Grand Opening with a Sangria and a Sunset party at their location on the new Malecon this Friday, Dec 15th from 5-8 pm.
Artisans of Bucerias Art Walk
 Harold Sokolove
Bucerias artist Christy Beguesse, who owns A Broken Art Mosaic Studio, has organized the first Bucerias Art Walk, which will take place along four blocks of Av. L. Cardenas on December 14th from 7 to 10 pm, Jalisco time.
Marta Gilbert's Latest Exhibition is "Fantastic"
 Kathy Taylor
As the red "sold" stickers dotted the price cards rapidly, it became evident that the opening night of Marta Gilbert's most recent exhibition at Puerto Vallarta's Galeria ArteLatinoamericano was going to be the only opportunity to view this collection.
An Assembly of Artists
 PVNN
Be sure to stop by Vallarta’s largest art gallery and sculpture garden on Wednesday, December 13th, as Galeria Dante owners Claire and Joe Guarniere host their third “Meet the Artist Night” of the season from 6 to 10 pm.
Christmas Shopping Made Easy!
 PVNN
During this week's Puerto Vallarta Art Walk, Galeria Vallarta will be presenting its annual Christmas Jewelry and Sculpture Show. Be sure to stop by the gallery on December 13th from 6-10 pm for some unique gifts for everyone on your Christmas list.
Art Project Aims to Help Homeless Kids
 El Universal
At 14, Martín Cruz was faced with a major life decision: Should he leave his home or stay in a toxic family situation? Cruz left. And after bouncing between temporary homes and shelters, he had no choice but to join thousands of children who live on the streets of this megalopolis.
An Homage to Pre-Colombian Cosmology
 PVNN
Glass Galeria EM invites you to join them, together with Puerto Vallarta Mayor Gustavo González Villaseñor, for a Grand Opening Cocktail reception for an "Homage to Pre-Colombian Cosmology" by local sculptor Alexander Grosman on Dec 1st from 6-10 pm.
Clothing Gives Glimpse of Late Artist Kahlo's Life
 Istra Pacheco
The trunk, discovered in the back of an old wardrobe in an unused bathroom, was like stepping into the past. Curators opened the lid to find hundreds of Frida Kahlo's colorful skirts and blouses, many still infused with the late artist's perfume and cigarette smoke.
Feed Your Body and Your Soul
 PVNN
La Galleria del 'Gusto owners Mauro Carinci and Eugenio Sommo, known for their love of Italian cuisine and their passion for art, invite you to the opening reception for the "Metamorfosis" art exhibition on December 6th from 6 to 10 pm.
Art Thieves Threaten to Erase Mexico's Past
 Jo Tuckman
In the last few years the looting of colonial-era religious art from churches around Mexico has become so common it barely counts as news. The loss of lesser pieces receives no press attention at all.
Heaven on Earth at Galeria Sol y Luna
 PVNN
Galeria Sol y Luna ~ Arte sin Fronteras in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta Mexico invites you to celebrate the Spirit of Christmas as they present the opening of their holiday art exhibition, “Heaven on Earth” on December 1st at 6 pm.
Culture, Camaraderie and Cocktails
 PVNN
Galleria Dante, the Landslide Winner of the “Best Gallery in Vallarta” category in Virtual Vallarta's 2006 Reader's Choice Awards, will host their second “Meet the Artist Night” on Wednesday, November 29th from 6 to 10 pm.
"Narco Chic" Art Attracts Attention in Mexico City
 Tomas Sarmiento
AK-47 rifles, flashy cars and cowboy hats show the violent life of Mexican drug smugglers in the region bordering the United States, which "guerrilla artist" Watchavato has turned into a chic form of street art.
San Miguel a Hive of Cultural Activity
 Judi Lees
When we first arrived in San Miguel we wondered what we would do for three weeks. A few days later, we were pondering how we could fit everything in that we had planned.
Mexican Painter Shines at Auction
 El Universal
Mexican artist Alfredo Ramos Martínez emerged from relative obscurity to shine at an auction at Christie´s with an all-time personal record of US$1.8 million for the sale of "Women with Flowers."
Border Town Given New Life
 Jimmy Patterson
Quilting. Crafting walking sticks. Painting rocks. Scraping together food. Surviving. There´s not much else to do in Boquillas, Coahuila, a tiny, dusty border town just down the Río Bravo from Big Bend National Park.
Dancing on the Malecón
 PVNN
Flirtatious smiles and dramatic sweeps of a swirling skirt are captured in the bronze sculpture "Vallarta Dancers" by local sculptor Jim Demetro, who will unveil his masterpiece on the new Malecón extension at 6 pm on November 28th, 2006.
Frontera 450+ Speaks of Death, Hope
 Patricia C. Johnson
Sometimes, art is the most direct way to address an issue too hurtful, controversial or imprecise to deal with only in rational terms. Consider femicide, the murder of women. It is one of the most brutal international crimes of our time, and it's happening everywhere.
The Best Mayan Artifacts
 Virginia Linn
Pyramids, temples, palaces, observatories and ball courts are common to many of the hundreds of Classic Mayan sites throughout Mexico, and Central America.
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