Orozco was not a fan of European traditions, artistic or otherwise, and sought to destroy them in his expressionist work. Eventually falling out of favor with the Mexican government, Orozco moved to the United States where he continued his work before eventually triumphantly returning to Mexico. Much like his contemporaries, his work was often commissioned by the post-revolution government to help spread the message of reunification. With an emphasis on human suffering, Jose Clemente Orozco’s murals were less focused on realism than they were getting across an emotion. All 3 were muralist, which leant itself to the grand, and at times radical, political messages they were helping spread. “The big 3,” as they are referred to, spread this message of social and political change to help reunify the country.

Kahlo will be remembered for her striking self portraits such as Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird and the Two Fridas.ģ of the most famous painters in Mexican history sprung out of the post-Mexican revolution movement to reunify the country.

Kahlo’s work was also heavily affected by her turbulent marriage to fellow artist Diego Rivera. These incidents left an imprint on her work and were the reason she started painting (when recovering in the hospital she started and finished her first self portrait).

Kahlo suffered through 2 traumatic health incidents as a child - contracting polio at age 6 and suffering a lifelong injury in a severe bus accident in her teenage years. Though not a prolific artists with fewer than 150 works in 47 years, her folk art has been a influencing force on Mexican culture. Integrating traditional Mexican motifs such as nature and historical Mexican artifacts, Kahlo’s work is revered across the world. Read on to meet some of the most influential artists from Mexico’s recent history.įew individuals in Mexican history encapsulate what it means to be a Mexican artist more than Frida Kahlo. Did you know Mexico has a rich artistic community and modern art history rivaling anywhere in the world? While you may think of Mexico more for its bold and beautiful jewelry, traditional and eclectic fashion, or delicious food, it’s tradition of artistic brilliance is one of its most influential exports.

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