Via Art: Dia de los Muertos

Casa Azul was the former residence of Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Located in Coyoacán, a quiet, leafy neighborhood set apart from the bustle of the city center, the home is now a museum dedicated to Kahlo's life and work. Kahlo was born in the house in 1907 and lived there until her death in 1954. Throughout that time the home was a creative hub for her and Rivera, as well as where Kahlo sought refuge and tried to heal her ailing body. After Kahlo's death, Rivera donated the house to the Mexican government in 1958. The museum retains much of its original decor and atmosphere from the 1950s.

Proyectos Monclova opened in 2005 and quickly became a preeminent space for contemporary Mexican art in Mexico City. They represent Mexican aritsts like Gabriel de la Mora, Hilda Palafox, and Néstor Jiménez. After 10 years of establishing a strong local presence, gallery partners Teófilo Cohen, Polina Stroganova, and David Trabulsi introduced new international artists to the program to facilitate dialogue between Mexican and international artists.

Casa Gilardi is often described as a "living art piece" and represents the culmination of Barragán's architectural approach, blending modernism with Mexican architectural traditions. The home was Barragán's final residential project, completed between 1975 and 1977 when he was 75 years old, and was commissioned by advertising executives Francisco Gilardi and Martín Luque. The house was inspired by a large jacaranda tree on the property, which Barragán was so impressed by the tree that he came out of retirement to design the house. The house remains privately owned by the original family.

The Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts) is a significant cultural landmark and renowned architecturally. Constructed between 1904 and 1934, it showcases both Art Nouveau and Art Decostyles, making it one of the most iconic buildings in the city. The palace houses the Museo Nacional de Arquitectura and numerous murals by prominent Mexican artists, including Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros, all central to Mexican identity and history.

The Fuente de Tlaloc a large-scale sculptural mosaic fountain situated in Chapultepec Park and designed by Mexican artist Diego Rivera in 1952. It became a significant artistic and cultural landmark in the city as it pays homage to Tlaloc, the Aztec god of rain and fertility and highlights Rivera's artistry. Rivera was commissioned to commemorate improvements in Mexico City's infrastructure, particularly its municipal water system. Through his innovative design, the fountain serves as an oasis in the park and invites reflection on the enduring influence of pre-Hispanic culture in modern-day Mexico City. The fountain was also the inspiration for Eamon-Ore Giron's VIA supported project.