Mexican Modern - 20th C. Design
@mexico-modsigloxx.bsky.social
A Connecticut architect's dive into Mexican architecture, art and the decorative arts 1920s - 1980s
Sales Pavilion, 1966, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, by Architects Pedro Ramirez Vazquez and Rafael Mijares Alcérreca. Existing but abandoned.
January 3, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Sales Pavilion, 1966, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, by Architects Pedro Ramirez Vazquez and Rafael Mijares Alcérreca. Existing but abandoned.
I was fortunate to attend one semester at Universidad La Salle as an exchange student. But I spent most of my time exploring Mexico DF. Logo designed by Architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and Octavio López Marquez, 1975.
January 3, 2026 at 10:11 PM
I was fortunate to attend one semester at Universidad La Salle as an exchange student. But I spent most of my time exploring Mexico DF. Logo designed by Architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and Octavio López Marquez, 1975.
Reposted by Mexican Modern - 20th C. Design
13 Woodcuts by Siqueiros (13 Grabados en madera por Siqueiros) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/68246
January 2, 2026 at 2:45 PM
13 Woodcuts by Siqueiros (13 Grabados en madera por Siqueiros) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/68246
Pedro Ramírez Vázquez (México, 1919).
Tres esculturas: Centro de mesa. Edificio "Hotel Nikko México". "Árbol". Firmadas. Presentan despostilladuras. Altura: 10 cm.
Tres esculturas: Centro de mesa. Edificio "Hotel Nikko México". "Árbol". Firmadas. Presentan despostilladuras. Altura: 10 cm.
December 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Pedro Ramírez Vázquez (México, 1919).
Tres esculturas: Centro de mesa. Edificio "Hotel Nikko México". "Árbol". Firmadas. Presentan despostilladuras. Altura: 10 cm.
Tres esculturas: Centro de mesa. Edificio "Hotel Nikko México". "Árbol". Firmadas. Presentan despostilladuras. Altura: 10 cm.
Just got 7" of snow, so yes I am dreaming of Acapulco. Book cover illustration by Carlos Mérida 1951
December 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Just got 7" of snow, so yes I am dreaming of Acapulco. Book cover illustration by Carlos Mérida 1951
Fábrica Datsun Mexicana CIVAC, 1966, Legorreta Arquitectos, photo by Kati Horna
December 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Fábrica Datsun Mexicana CIVAC, 1966, Legorreta Arquitectos, photo by Kati Horna
Hospital General de Ciudad Juárez (ISSSTE), Zona PRONAF Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México. 1964
Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez
Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez
December 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Hospital General de Ciudad Juárez (ISSSTE), Zona PRONAF Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México. 1964
Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez
Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez
Hospital General de Ciudad Juárez (ISSSTE), Zona PRONAF Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México. 1964
Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez
Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez
December 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Hospital General de Ciudad Juárez (ISSSTE), Zona PRONAF Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México. 1964
Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez
Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez
Hospital General de Ciudad Juárez (ISSSTE), Zona PRONAF Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México. 1964
Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez
Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez
December 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Hospital General de Ciudad Juárez (ISSSTE), Zona PRONAF Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México. 1964
Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez
Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez
Hospital General de Ciudad Juárez (ISSSTE), Zona PRONAF Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México. 1964
Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez
Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez
December 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Hospital General de Ciudad Juárez (ISSSTE), Zona PRONAF Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, México. 1964
Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez
Arquitecto Enrique Yáñez
Two postcard views of the Camino Real Hotel, Ciudad Juarez Mexico, 1964 Ricardo Legorreta architect. Part of the PRONAF zone development. Destroyed 1990s.
#legoretta #caminoreal #pronaf #ciudadjuarez
#legoretta #caminoreal #pronaf #ciudadjuarez
December 14, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Two postcard views of the Camino Real Hotel, Ciudad Juarez Mexico, 1964 Ricardo Legorreta architect. Part of the PRONAF zone development. Destroyed 1990s.
#legoretta #caminoreal #pronaf #ciudadjuarez
#legoretta #caminoreal #pronaf #ciudadjuarez
William Spratling relaxing, Taxco, Mexico
1942 foto por Juan Guzman
#spratling #williamspratling #taxco
1942 foto por Juan Guzman
#spratling #williamspratling #taxco
December 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
William Spratling relaxing, Taxco, Mexico
1942 foto por Juan Guzman
#spratling #williamspratling #taxco
1942 foto por Juan Guzman
#spratling #williamspratling #taxco
Gene Byron tin candelabra, 1950s, Guanajuato, Mexico
#genebyron
#genebyron
December 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Gene Byron tin candelabra, 1950s, Guanajuato, Mexico
#genebyron
#genebyron
Los Castillo Mosaico Azteca Bracelet, Mexico
for sale on eBay (not mine)
for sale on eBay (not mine)
December 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Los Castillo Mosaico Azteca Bracelet, Mexico
for sale on eBay (not mine)
for sale on eBay (not mine)
Residence of Mauricio de la Lama, Mexico DF
Architects Víctor de la Lama, Héctor Velázquez, Ramón Torres Martínez, 1956
Architects Víctor de la Lama, Héctor Velázquez, Ramón Torres Martínez, 1956
December 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Residence of Mauricio de la Lama, Mexico DF
Architects Víctor de la Lama, Héctor Velázquez, Ramón Torres Martínez, 1956
Architects Víctor de la Lama, Héctor Velázquez, Ramón Torres Martínez, 1956
Casa Quintana, Tequesquitengo, Morelos, 1947, Max Cetto architect
October 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Casa Quintana, Tequesquitengo, Morelos, 1947, Max Cetto architect
Interior, Sonya Silverstone residence, Taxco, Mexico, by San Francisco architectural firm Anshen and Allen, 1949. Photos by Maynard Parker
#Anshenandallen #maynardparker #taxco
#Anshenandallen #maynardparker #taxco
October 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Interior, Sonya Silverstone residence, Taxco, Mexico, by San Francisco architectural firm Anshen and Allen, 1949. Photos by Maynard Parker
#Anshenandallen #maynardparker #taxco
#Anshenandallen #maynardparker #taxco
Cantivered concrete beams at the Sonya Silverstone residence, Taxco, Mexico, by San Francisco architectural firm Anshen and Allen, 1949. Photos by Maynard Parker
#Anshenandallen #maynardparker #taxco
#Anshenandallen #maynardparker #taxco
October 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Cantivered concrete beams at the Sonya Silverstone residence, Taxco, Mexico, by San Francisco architectural firm Anshen and Allen, 1949. Photos by Maynard Parker
#Anshenandallen #maynardparker #taxco
#Anshenandallen #maynardparker #taxco
The Sonya Silverstone home, Taxco, Mexico, by San Francisco architectural firm Anshen and Allen, 1949. Photos by Maynard Parker
#Anshenandallen #maynardparker #taxco
#Anshenandallen #maynardparker #taxco
October 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The Sonya Silverstone home, Taxco, Mexico, by San Francisco architectural firm Anshen and Allen, 1949. Photos by Maynard Parker
#Anshenandallen #maynardparker #taxco
#Anshenandallen #maynardparker #taxco
October 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Fashion models, Hotel Camino Real, 1968. Photo by Bob Schalkwijk who has documented through photography what makes Mexico Mexico since 1959
#bobschalkwijk #ricardolegorreta
#bobschalkwijk #ricardolegorreta
October 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Fashion models, Hotel Camino Real, 1968. Photo by Bob Schalkwijk who has documented through photography what makes Mexico Mexico since 1959
#bobschalkwijk #ricardolegorreta
#bobschalkwijk #ricardolegorreta
Rivera Courtyard, Detroit Institute of the Arts. Murals 1932-33
#diegorivera
#diegorivera
October 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Rivera Courtyard, Detroit Institute of the Arts. Murals 1932-33
#diegorivera
#diegorivera
The Detroit Industry murals by Diego Rivera at the Detroit Institute of the Arts, 1933. This is one of 27 panels and depicts The Ford Motor Company's River Rouge plant
October 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Detroit Industry murals by Diego Rivera at the Detroit Institute of the Arts, 1933. This is one of 27 panels and depicts The Ford Motor Company's River Rouge plant