Ellen C. Caldwell | ECLAIRE.me

Werner dissects the complex relationship that existed between Diego Rivera and Mexico itself, writing, “Not before setting foot in Mexico last summer did I feel that I had arrived at a real understanding of Diego Rivera’s work.” In this description, the reader can come to understand Werner’s experience of Mexico — that it exists as a palpable character and live influence upon Rivera’s work.

Frida hats, and packs, and slacks, oh my! Find out how Frida Kahlo used material culture to construct her identity — and how material culture has iconicized her image in return.