“Frida Kahlo: A Mexican Modernist, Dreaming beyond the paintbrush” “I paint my own reality. The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration-Frida Kahlo”. One of my most favorite artists as well as the one of the branches of... Continue Reading →
Ancient Africa had many water spirits before colonization; among the beliefs and traditions honoring Mami Wata; the African water spirit also known as the African mermaid she has been depicted in many art forms and this research will focus on paintings. To embrace these old traditions with contemporary art work I will compare Mami Wata’s... Continue Reading →
Hello everybody, first of all I would like to welcome you to this new Art History Blog from yours truly Monica Smiles Tobon. Looking back to all movements here in the city of Los Angeles. I have found myself working with a wide range of artists, educators, organizations and among the most important; friends in... Continue Reading →
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