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Two Dancing Men in Costume from Huixquilucan at the Fiesta of the Huehuenches

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On view through January 5, Mexican Prints at the Vanguard explores the rich tradition of printmaking in Mexico—from the 18th century to the mid-20th century—through works drawn mainly from the Museum’s collection.
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Two Dancing Men in Costume from Huixquilucan at the Fiesta of the Huehuenches, from the portfolio Carnival in Mexico, 1940. Carlos Mérida. Color lithograph. Gift of Jean Charlot, 1940. © 2024 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / SOMAAP, Mexico City.
Carlos Mérida was a Guatemalan artist who was instrumental in fusing European modernist painting with Latin American themes. He first travelled to Europe in 1910 where he encountered avant garde movements and the work of Picasso, Modigliani, Mondrian, Klee amongst others. He also became involved with Mexican artists who also spent time in Europe, such as Diego Rivera and Dr Atl (Gerardo Murillo). Mérida is best known for his murals and paintings, but the present series reveal his ability as a printmaker and his commitment to exploring indigenous subjects.

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