Frida Kalho and Diego Rivera’s House
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Miriam shared her photos of Mexico City to be posted on my blog. She spent a week there at a conference with some sightseeing on the side. |
Diego Rivera Murals
Trotsky’s House (Where he was assassinated)
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| In this room, in August of 1940, Trotsky was assassinated by Stalinist agent Ramón Mercader. |
On the Street
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| Dancing outdoors. |
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Miriam knows that I love murals, so she took some photos for me while walking around one evening. |
At the Museo de Arte Popular
Pre-Aztec Architecture
Teotihuacán must be the most famous site in Mexico. I have never been there, so I’m grateful to Miriam!
She also shared some photos of amazing food, which will be posted tomorrow
Photos © 2024 Miriam
I was in Mexico City last spring and thought the museum was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThese are colorful and beautiful photographs. I certainly love the VW bug there, a love bug for sure. We had a couple VW bugs, but one was green, the other red - just plain.
ReplyDeleteAs for the room where Leon Trotsky was assassinated, it is interesting to see it now in a pretty artist decor. I just know that Ramon Mercader was born in Spain, and that as a young man fought in the Spanish Civil War with his mother, both communist. (I learnt about that while researching on Ernest Hemingway, who also was in that war, as a correspondant but also communist.). Then while in this war Ramon became a secret agent for the Soviets. (The funny think is that Hemingway asked the Soviets to become a secret agent as well, and they refused him as he lied too much… but that’s why the FBI always checked on him…) Ramon’s mom took him to Paris where he studied then took the name Jacques Mornard to pass as Belgian. He and his mom were instructed to eliminate Trotsky, which they did, then were awarded medals in the URSS. But that room looks cheerful for such an history.
I do enjoy seeing pictures from other locations! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteFantastic artwork! Thank Miriam for me.
ReplyDeleteOh Mae this was absolutely wonderful -- Frieda's house looks exactly as one would expect her home to look. The murals, street scenes and history are amazing. We have never visited this part of Mexico and I would love to. I'm curious if Miriam went about the city on her own or whether she had a tour guide. I also loved seeing the pyramid, which I will not try to spell. These monuments from ancient history are awe inspiring Thank you and Miriam for sharing this tour
ReplyDeleteThanks to Miriam! What a fantastic, creative home. I love the colors and the whole feel of it. This is just amazing -- and really so very perfect for what I'd hope Frieda to have!
ReplyDeleteI may have never seen these beautiful objects and places had it not been for your post - so, thank you!
ReplyDeleteBe well!!
Amazing art!
ReplyDeleteI've been there, but that was forty-five years ago. The atmosphere returns. Thanks Miriam (and Mae)
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful that Miriam shared the photos with you, what an amazing trip.
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful murals, Frida's house and that very artistic VW.
Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Mae.
Thanks for the tip about my mural and the creatures from “Where the Wild things Are”, I'm not familiar with that book or author, but they do look similar for sure.
Oh, my! I'd love to tour these places.
ReplyDeleteMiriam looks she had a fabulous trip. I'd love to see FRida's house, and I'd love to see all those places she visited. Wow.I haven't really thought of putting Mexico City on my list (other than visiting Frida's house) and I guess I need to add it. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteMy cousin worked as a journalist in Mexico City for years back in the eighties, and it is a city she talks fondly about today.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how I missed this. I LOVE it, especially Frida's and Diego's home. Great museum, too.
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