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David Alfaro Siqueiros’ Echo of a Scream (1937) is one of the most haunting and politically-charged works of the Mexican muralist and social realist painter. Created during the Spanish Civil War, the painting is a powerful anti-war statement that reflects the horrors of industrialization, war, and human suffering.
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The iconic Hand Chair was designed by Pedro Friedeberg, a Mexican surrealist artist and designer. This whimsical chair, where the palm forms the seat and the fingers act as the backrest, became a symbol of the 1960s and 1970s era of playful and avant-garde design. We were extra lucky that these chairs just happened to be a very hot shade of Pink!
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Image Courtesy of AKC Museum of the Dog
This Friday, November 1st, the AKC Museum of the Dog is excited to celebrate Dia de Muertos with a special event for all dog lovers! From 12 Noon to 2 PM, come enjoy their monthly Breed Spotlight program, focusing on the incredible Mexican breed, the Xoloitzcuintli.
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Image Courtesy of Casa Verde
Foodie fans of The ‘Gig might remember reading about Casa Verde foods in this post, so you already know that these vegetarian-friendly Latin meal kits are delicious, versatile, and good for you. As if it couldn’t get any better than that, to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Casa Verde is running a major promotion! For 3 days only (May 3rd through the 5th) they’re offering a huge discount of 50% off your entire order when you enter the code CINCO50M at checkout! Click here to stock your pantry with plant-based goodness now! Ole!
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American cochineal, a small parasitic insect that feeds on the prickly pear cactus, was for centuries the source of the most coveted red pigment in the world. Imbued with profound artistic, cultural, and economic significance for indigenous peoples of Mexico and the Andean Highlands of South America, cochineal was transformed into a widely-traded global commodity upon European contact in the 16th century. While historically it was favored for its ability to produce a highly desirable crimson red, the insect’s red carminic acid can yield shades ranging from soft pink to deep purple.
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