Featured Women 2024: Isabel Flores Hernandez
Flores Hernandez finds identity in her brushstrokes By CharaIsabel Flores Hernandez, who’s being recognized by Dos Mundos in observance of March as Women’s History Month, can attest to the transforming power of art in a person’s life.Born in Chiapas, Mexico, Flores Hernandez developed an interest in art as a child. She had a fascination for […]
A quick look: The evolution of U.S. Hispanic art
By Tere Siqueira Often, Hispanic art in the United States intertwines a deep history of cultural influences with diverse forms of artistic expression.Here are a few facts you might not know about the evolution of Hispanic art in the United States:*Roots: Pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial art forms are strong influences on Hispanic art in the […]
Sala de Arte to host new exhibit, open mic
By Angie Baldelomar This Saturday (March 18), Sala de Arte is hosting a new art exhibit.This special art exhibit will include an open mic, starting at 5:15 p.m. Phyllis Hernandez, owner and director of the art gallery, said Sala de Arte always tries to have an open mic with its art exhibits.“We hear that a […]
Adger works to create diverse artistic space
Adger works to create diverse artistic spaceBy Tere SiqueiraAdriana Adger wants black, brown and queer people to feel welcome, particularly in artistic spaces.In pursuit of that goal, the resident of Kansas City, Missouri’s Waldo neighborhood has launched Painted Teacup, a paint-and-sip space that aims to offer a unique, immersive painting experience.Adger’s desire to nurture diversity […]
Bessenbacher lobbying KCMO to install Las Tarascas fountain
By Tere Siqueira Replica of Morelia landmark sits in storage Gloria Bessenbacher is requesting a call to action by Kansas City area residents, particularly the area’s Hispanic community.Bessenbacher, a Mexico City native who has lived in the area for 40 years, is the chair of the Morelia Sister City Committee for the Sister City Association […]
The Nutcracker returns to Kauffman Center
The Nutcracker is back.Starting Friday (Dec. 3), the Christmas-themed ballet with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky will run through Dec. 24 at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre at The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri. “I am so excited to be returning to the Muriel Kauffman Theatre, presenting our wonderful, vibrant production of […]
Artista del área cumple un sueño
Héctor Trinidad Pérez-Sevilla, residente del área de Kansas City, hizo realidad uno de sus sueños cuando fue elegido por Kenny y los Eléctricos, una de sus bandas favoritas, para crear la portada de su nuevo disco.Saltó ante la oportunidad porque la música de la banda lo había ayudado a superar los episodios de depresión.“Siempre he […]
Celebrating the Day of the Dead
By CharaDia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is typically associated with Mexican culture. But observance of the Nov. 1-2 holiday is becoming an annual tradition in other countries, too.Rooted in ancient traditions that have been observed by generations of Mexicans, the holiday is based on the belief is that a deceased person’s soul […]
Soto shares how pandemic affected her work as an artist
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, Kansas City area artist Vania Soto saw an opportunity to reinvent her way of doing art.
New mural in NEKC brings attention to peripheral artery disease
By Angie Baldelomar A new mural will be unveiled in the Northeast area of Kansas City, Missouri, to help educate and raise awareness about peripheral artery disease.Commonly known as PAD, peripheral artery disease is a vascular disease that causes pain in the legs while walking. It affects 8.5 million Americans over age 40, but only […]