Charles Darwin in the Palacio de Bellas Artes
Diego Rivera’s art is not exactly hard to understand. He painted in bright colours but thought in black and white; socialism was the cure for the world’s evils, whether it […]
Tag Archives: Mexico City DF
What’s the Aztec term for blind drunk?
The Museo Nacional de Antropología in DF is one of the my absolute favourite places in the city. It first introduced me to Olmec heads and contributed to my ongoing […]
The Richest Man in the World Would Like to Share his Beloved Art Collection with You…
I should start by saying that I don’t actually know a great deal about Carlos Slim. My opinion of the man derives from the simple fact that he recently overtook Bill Gates […]
Eating Oaxaca 2: There’s Nothing Sexier than a Churro
Oaxaca can be a dangerous place for couples and lovers. The brilliant colours, the intimate alleys, the exuberant festivals, the aromatic markets, the orgasmic food; it’s all a bit too […]
Hunting the wild Nahual
I started hunting nahuales before I even knew what they were. In 2005 in the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombiano, I encountered Our Flayed Lord. A deity garbed in sacrifical […]
