MEXICO CITY.- The most visited archaeological site of Mexico, Teotihuacan, was opened to public 100 years ago, in September 13th 1910, after exploration, excavation, restoration and conservation work conducted by archaeologist Leopoldo Batres from 1905…
Astronomical Observation to Be Held at Tula Archaeological Zone
MEXICO CITY.- The Archaeological Zone of Tula, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo, will open its doors for the first time at night, to receive visitors for the academic event Los Caminos del Cielo, Noche de Observacion Astronomica (Roads of the Sky, Night…
Tate Proves Value of Public Investment by Sharing its Collection
LONDON.- At a press conference on 9 September on the publication of its Annual Report 2009/10 and presentation of its 2011 programme, Tate announced that the year was the most successful on record for art works lent from Tate Collection to venues acros…
Astronomical Observation to Be Held at Tula Archaeological Zone
MEXICO CITY.- The Archaeological Zone of Tula, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo, will open its doors for the first time at night, to receive visitors for the academic event Los Caminos del Cielo, Noche de Observacion Astronomica (Roads of the Sky, Night…
Study Reveals that Elite of Yaxchilan Produced Exclusive Handcrafts
MEXICO CITY.- Analyses conducted to objects made out of mollusk shells found at the Little Acropolis of Yaxchilan, in Chiapas, reveal the possibility of specialized handcraft workshops at the interior of Maya palaces. Apparently, members of the elite c…
Study Reveals that Elite of Yaxchilan Produced Exclusive Handcrafts
MEXICO CITY.- Analyses conducted to objects made out of mollusk shells found at the Little Acropolis of Yaxchilan, in Chiapas, reveal the possibility of specialized handcraft workshops at the interior of Maya palaces. Apparently, members of the elite c…
Mexica Ceremonial Censer Replica Handed over to Tlahuac Community
MEXICO CITY.- Fifteen years ago, 5 ceremonial censers were found in community plots at Tlahuac, a Mexico City delegation. The dwellers are celebrating the return of one of them dedicated to Chicomecoatl, the Mexica maize goddess, which replica will be …
Beuys and Beyond… Opens at Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo in Mexico
MEXICO CITY.- On the occasion of the Bicentennial celebration of the independence of Mexico, the exhibitions Beuys and Beyond – Teaching as Art, and Coordinates, Mario Rangel Faz, opened at the Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (MUAC), in associa…
Beuys and Beyond… Opens at Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo in Mexico
MEXICO CITY.- On the occasion of the Bicentennial celebration of the independence of Mexico, the exhibitions Beuys and Beyond – Teaching as Art, and Coordinates, Mario Rangel Faz, opened at the Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (MUAC), in associa…
Mexican Billionaire Carlos Slim’s New Mexico Museum to House Rodin Collection
MEXICO CITY (REUTERS).- Carlos Slim, the world’s richest man, will soon open a new museum in one of the poshest areas of his native Mexico to house his collection of artwork by French sculptor Auguste Rodin, considered the biggest outside France. The n…