HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Instituto Allende Part II
In the first part of the story of the Instituto Allende, I spoke of its beginnings as the private home of Manuel Tomas de la Canal, and...
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Natalie Taylor
Jan 283 min read
TODAY’S ARTISTS OF SAN MIGUEL: Animal, vegetable, or mineral?
Almost all of Jane Bingham's sculputures have some semblance to human or animal form, but always leave a question in the viewer's eyes.
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Natalie Taylor
Jan 213 min read
HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The chapel on the hill
At the eastern top of the hill on San Francisco Street, where the road curves to the right onto Salida a Queretaro, stands a rather plain...
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Natalie Taylor
Jan 145 min read
ART SLEUTHING IN SAN MIGUEL, Part 2
Some months ago I wrote about the challenges, frustration, and joys of uncovering hidden art treasures in San Miguel. As I explained in...
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Natalie Taylor
Jan 64 min read
HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Instituto Allende, Part I
One of the iconic places in San Miguel is the Instituto Allende. It is a popular wedding venue, with one of the most beautiful courtyards...
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Natalie Taylor
Dec 30, 20236 min read
ROBERT REICH ASKS: How old is old?
Who among us, retirees, doesn’t ponder that question at least once in a while? Particularly as we add another year with the arrival of...
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Natalie Taylor
Dec 24, 20235 min read
THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Church of Santa Ana
The church of Santa Ana, at its current location on Insurgentes and Reloj, began as a school for girls in 1734. Some years later, a...
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Natalie Taylor
Dec 17, 20234 min read
TODAY’S ARTISTS OF SAN MIGUEL: More ideas than time
The first thing that strikes you about plastic artist Beverly Moor is her youthful demeanor. She wears her years well, and exudes...
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Natalie Taylor
Dec 10, 20235 min read
THE HISTORY OF ART: The Virgin of Guadalupe
The Virgin Mary is celebrated by Christians as the model wife, mother, and heavenly queen. Her representation as the Virgin of Guadalupe...
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Natalie Taylor
Dec 3, 20234 min read
THE ART OF WRITING: Why San Miguel is a haven for writers
Good writing can originate in a small rural town, or a major metropolis because writing does not depend on population. It is a solitary...
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Natalie Taylor
Nov 26, 20234 min read
THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Virgin of Loreto
Many artworks in San Miguel de Allende are found within churches or other buildings, but there is a considerable amount of public art...
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Natalie Taylor
Nov 19, 20234 min read
TODAY’S ARTISTS OF SAN MIGUEL: Dreamlike landscapes and visions
I came across the artwork of Mila Villasana by chance. I was having lunch with a friend at Oko, an Asian restaurant in town, and ran into...
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Natalie Taylor
Nov 12, 20237 min read
THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Parroquia’s 20th century artists
The Parroquia holds many ancient artworks—paintings done by renowned novo-Hispanic painters, sculptures, and valuable artifacts held as...
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Natalie Taylor
Nov 6, 20233 min read
SAN MIGUEL ARTISTS: Writing as art
Although I have concentrated on featuring visual artists in my articles, writers use words in a similar manner to create a unique final...
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Natalie Taylor
Oct 22, 20235 min read
THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: Hidden treasures of the Parroquia
In previous articles I have spoken about the artwork within the parish church of Michael the Archangel, the major church in the center of...
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Natalie Taylor
Oct 15, 20234 min read
ARTISTS OF SAN MIGUEL: Strength, passion, and the common man
Some San Miguel artists are born here; others arrive from elsewhere and settle for a long haul, perhaps a lifetime; still others pass...
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Natalie Taylor
Oct 8, 20234 min read
THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE: Endangered treasures
A disturbing piece of news appeared last week about damage being done to one of the religious niches in San Miguel. The headlines stated...
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Natalie Taylor
Oct 1, 20233 min read
EVERY AUTHOR NEEDS A COVER
The word “cover” has various meanings, and many apply to writers. It may be a taken as a metaphor for a journey, as in “covering ground,”...
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Natalie Taylor
Sep 24, 20234 min read
INTERMITTENT FASTING: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Some months ago I joined a new weight loss group in San Miguel. Having tried to shed a few pounds for some time, I decided to give this...
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Natalie Taylor
Sep 17, 20233 min read
CURRENT ARTISTS OF SAN MIGUEL: Birds, wings, nests, and everything else
Ri Anderson was baptized Raina (accent on the “i”), a Sanskrit name, but uses the shortened version both in her private, and professional...
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