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An Interview with Ajijic-born artist Ricardo González

June 27, 2020August 26, 2020 Tony1314Leave a Comment on An Interview with Ajijic-born artist Ricardo González

The interview with Ricardo Gonzalez was one of the most interesting I have done yet. On the surface he appears to be a simple workingman, but after speaking to him, you realize that behind the facade of simplicity, there is a strong mind at work. We began the interview with the subject painting. He says […]

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The gallery and art of Bruno Mariscal

June 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Tony2539Leave a Comment on The gallery and art of Bruno Mariscal

I have just had a very enlightening interview with a young man who some of you may know. Bruno is the owner of Ajijic Original T-Shirts, the small gallery/gift shop right down from Bancomer in Ajijic. His story is like many others in this wonderful, talent-ridden town. Born to Jose Mariscal and Sara Lazaro, Bruno […]

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Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

May 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Tony1052Leave a Comment on Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was born at the Corralejo Hacienda in Pénjamo, Guanajuato, on May 8, 1753. He was sent to Valladolid (now Morelia) to study at the San Nicolás Obispo College, where he later taught theology, philosophy and ethics. He eventually became college Rector. In 1792, he was ordained as a priest and, after […]

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