There are many paintings in the museum by artists who are not as well known outside of Mexico. However, I have been to so many art exhibits down here that many of the names have become familiar to me. And perhaps, if you have been reading my blog long enough, they might be familiar to you too.
"The Butcher Shop"
by Alfredo Zalce
1943
"The Little Mule"
by Abraham Angel
1923
"Birds in Dialogue"
by Carlos Mérida
1981
"In the School"
by Agustín Lazo
1943
"Skull Rack"
by José Chávez Morado
1961
"Seated Girl"
by Manuel Rodríguez Lozano
1929
"Green Fire in Paricutín"
by Gerardo Murillo
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Murillo is better known by his pseudonym, Dr. Atl, and he was obsessed with painting volcanoes.
A number of women painters are represented. I think it is a shame that all the international attention is on Frida Kahlo, and other talented painters have remained in her shadow, largely unknown outside of Mexico.
"Landscape with Pineapple"
by María Izquierdo
1953
"Reflection of the Oracle"
by Leonora Carrington
1959
Surrealist Carrington was born in England, but spent most of her life in Mexico.
Remedios Varo was also a noted Mexican surrealist.
"Roulette"
by Remedios Varo
1955
"The Flautist"
by Remedios Varo
1955
"Masks and Dolls"
by Angelina Beloff
1955
Russian-born Beloff was Diego Rivera's first wife. Although they divorced after ten years of marriage, she spent most of her life, until her death at the age of 90, in Mexico.
"Woman from Tehuantepec"
by Lola Cueto
1924
There is only one painting on display by Frida Kahlo, although it is one of her most famous works.
"The Two Fridas"
by Frida Kahlo
1939
The double self-portrait represents her dual identities. The Frida in European-style attire represents her German heritage from her father, while the Frida in traditional Mexican dress represents her indigenous Mexican ancestry from her mother's side of the family.
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