List of Mexican women artists facts for kids

This article is about amazing women artists who were born in Mexico or whose art is strongly connected to the country. These talented women have created all kinds of art, from paintings and sculptures to photographs and performance art. They have helped shape the art world in Mexico and beyond, sharing their unique ideas and visions with the world.

A

Many talented women artists whose names start with 'A' have made their mark in Mexico. They work in various exciting fields, showing their creativity in different ways.

• Amelia Abascal (born 1923) was a painter and sculptor.
• Graciela Abascal (1939–2020) was known for her paintings.
• Eunice Adorno (born 1982) is a photographer.
• Tanya Aguiñiga (born 1978) is a designer and modern artist.
• Ana Karen Allende (active since 2002) designs dolls.
• Lourdes Almeida (born 1952) is a photographer.
• Lola Álvarez Bravo (1903–1933) was a photographer.
• Pola Weiss Álvarez (1947–1990) was a video artist.
• Blanka Amezkua (born 1971) is a modern artist.
• Laura Anderson Barbata (born 1958) is a modern artist.
• Yolanda Andrade (born 1950) is a photographer.
• Angélica Argüelles Kubli (born 1963) is a graphic designer.
• Mónica Arreola (born 1976) is a visual artist.
• Patricia Aridjis (born 1960) is a visual artist and photographer.
• Marcela Armas (born 1976) creates performance art and works with many art forms.

B

Artists whose names begin with 'B' have explored many different art styles. From surreal paintings to powerful performance art, they have pushed creative boundaries.

• Mely Barragán (born 1975) is a modern artist.
• Sofía Bassi (1913–1998) was a surrealist painter and writer.
• Jeannette Betancourt (born 1959) is a sculptor and works with many art forms.
• Cannon Bernáldez (born 1974) is a visual artist and photographer.
• Katnira Bello (born 1976) creates conceptual art, performance art, and photography.
• Rocío Boliver (born 1956) is a performance artist.
• Maris Bustamante (born 1949) works with many different art forms.
• Helen Bickham (born 1935) is a painter now living in Mexico.
• Marisa Boullosa (born 1961) is a painter and printmaker.
• Rosa Borrás (born 1963) is a painter, performance artist, and graphic designer.
• Fernanda Brunet (born 1964) is a painter.

C

The letter 'C' brings us to artists who excel in sculpture, photography, and painting. Their works often tell stories or explore important ideas.

• Rocio Caballero (born 1964) is a figurative painter.
• Valeria Caballero (born 1986) is a visual artist, curator, and photographer.
• Geles Cabrera (born 1929) is a sculptor.
• Rosario Cabrera (1901–1975) was a painter.
• Yolanda Cabrera (active since 1999) is a painter.
• Adriana Calatayud (born 1967) is a visual artist and photographer.
• Celia Calderón (1921–1969) was an engraver and painter.
• Valerie Campos (born 1983) is a graphic artist.
• Tania Candiani (born 1974) is a modern artist.
• Estrella Carmona (1962–2011) was a painter.
• Angélica Carrasco (born 1967) is a graphic artist.
• Lilia Carrillo (1930–1974) was a painter.
• Leonora Carrington (1917–2011) was an English-born Mexican painter.
• Ana Casas Broda (born 1965) is a photographer.
• Rosalinda Cauich Ramirez (born 1962) is a basket weaver.
• Cerrucha (born 1984) is an artist who uses art for activism, and a photographer.
• Nelly César (born 1986) is an experimental and multidisciplinary visual artist.
• Mayra Céspedes (born 1981) is a visual artist and photographer.
• Maria Eugenia Chellet (born 1948) is a photographer, mixed media, and performance artist.
• Livia Corona Benjamin (born 1975) is a multi-media artist.
• Olga Costa (born 1993) was a German-born painter.
• Margarita Cruz Sipuachi (active since 2000) is a potter.
• Verónica Cuervo (born 1958) is a photographer and cinematographer.
• Lola Cueto (1897–1978) was a painter and puppet designer.

D

Artists whose names start with 'D' have brought new ideas to the art world. They work with photography, sculpture, and even murals.

• Marianna Dellekamp (born 1968) is a photographer and conceptual artist.
• Yvonne Domenge (born 1946) was a painter and sculptor.
• Olga Dondé (1937–2004) was a painter.
• Mónica Dower (born 1966) is a British-born Mexican painter, photographer, and performance artist.
• Kimberly "Shmi" Duran (born 1989) is a muralist.

E

The letter 'E' introduces us to artists who use their work to explore important social topics, especially those related to women's rights.

• Daniela Edburg (born 1975) is a photographer and installation artist.
• Natalia Eguiluz (born 1978) is a feminist artist.
• Laura Elenes (1933–2005) was a painter, sculptor, and printmaker.
• Helen Escobedo (1934–2010) was a sculptor and installation artist.
• Angélica Escoto (born 1967) is a photographer and performance artist.
• Carol Espíndola (born 1982) is a photographer.
• María Ezcurra (born 1973) is a feminist artist.

F

Artists with names starting with 'F' often use their art to speak out and create change. They work in various forms, from painting to performance.

• Sonia Félix Cherit (born 1961) is an activist and feminist visual artist.
• Ana Teresa Fernández (born 1980) is a performance artist and painter.
• Andrea Ferreyra (born 1970) is a Uruguayan-born Mexican visual artist, art critic, and curator.
• Sairi Forsman (born 1964) is a sculptor.

G

Many incredible artists whose names start with 'G' have contributed to Mexican art. They work in painting, photography, sculpture, and more.

• Liliana Gálvez (born 1981) is a painter.
• Claudia Gallegos (born 1967) is a visual artist.
• Maru de la Garza (born 1961) is a visual artist and photographer.
• Carmen Gayón(born 1951) is a printmaker.
• Manuela Generali (born 1948) is a Swiss painter active in Mexico.
• Mercedes Gertz (born 1965) is a painter.
• Maya Goded (born 1967) is a photographer and filmmaker.
• Andrea Gómez (1926–2012) was a graphic artist and muralist.
• Consuelo González Salazar (born 1941) is a painter.
• Lucero González (born 1947) is a feminist artist, photographer, and videographer.
• Ilse Gradwohl (born 1943) is an Austrian-born Mexican painter.
• Patricia Greene (born 1952) is a textile artist.
• Lourdes Grobet (born 1940) is a photographer.
• Silvia Gruner (born 1959) is a sculptor and video artist.
• Joyce de Guatemala (1938–2000) was a sculptor.
• Ángela Gurría (born 1929) is a sculptor and was the first woman to join the Academia de Artes.
• Eloísa Jiménez Gutiérrez (1908–1990) was a painter.
• Azteca de Gyves (born 1963) is a painter.

H

• Martha Hellion is a visual artist.
• Marianela De La Hoz (born 1956) is a painter.

I

The letter 'I' brings us to two very famous Mexican artists. Their work is known worldwide and has inspired many.

• Graciela Iturbide (born 1942) is a photographer.
• María Izquierdo (1902–1955) was a painter.

J

• Rosa Lie Johansson (died 2004) was a Swedish-Mexican painter.

K

The letter 'K' features one of Mexico's most iconic artists, known for her unique self-portraits and strong connection to Mexican culture.

• Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) was a painter.
• Berta Kolteniuk (born 1958) is a modern artist and curator.
• Perla Krauze (born 1953) is a painter.
• Anna Kurtycz (1970–2019) was a graphic artist.

L

Artists whose names start with 'L' have contributed to modern art, sculpture, and even activism through their creative works.

• Magali Lara (born 1956) is a modern artist.
• Myra Landau (1926–2018) was a Romanian-born Mexican painter.
• María José Lavín (born 1957) is a sculptor.
• Rina Lazo (1923–2019) was a Guatemalan muralist active in Mexico.
• Paula Lazos (1940–2010) was a painter.
• Gabriela León (born 1973) is an activist, visual artist, and poet.
• Alma López (active since 1999) is a radical Chicana artist.

M

Many women artists with names starting with 'M' have made significant contributions. They work in various fields, from painting and sculpture to performance art and filmmaking.

• María José de la Macorra (born 1964) is a modern artist.
• Elsa Madrigal (born 1971) is a printmaker.
• Tosia Malamud (1923–2008) was a sculptor.
• Rocio Maldonado (born 1951) is a modern artist.
• Luna Marán (born 1986) is a filmmaker.
• Teresa Margolles (born 1963) is a conceptual artist, photographer, videographer, and performance artist.
• Carmen Mariscal (born 1968) is a photographer, sculptor, and videographer.
• Lucía Maya (born 1953) is a painter, sculptor, and lithographer.
• Mónica Mayer (born 1954) is a conceptual artist, performance artist, and photographer.
• Edith Medina (born 1979) is a visual artist and curator.
• Miriam Medrez (born 1958) is a sculptor.
• Patricia Mejía Contreras (1958–2007) was a sculptor and graphic artist.
• Carol Miller (born 1933) is a sculptor and author.
• Sarah Minter (born 1953) is a filmmaker.
• Carmen Mondragón (1893–1978) was a model, painter, and poet.
• Natasha Moraga is a modern mural artist.
• Maritza Morillas (born 1969) is a modern painter.
• Amor Muñoz (born 1979) is a visual artist.

N

• María de Jesús Nolasco Elías (1944–2000) was a potter.
• Dulce María Nuñez (born 1950) is a painter.

O

Artists with names starting with 'O' have explored various visual and performance arts, sharing their unique perspectives.

• Gabriela Olivo de Alba (born 1953) is a performance artist.
• Guillermina Ortega (born 1960) is a visual artist.
• Iliana Ortega (born 1981) is a visual artist.
• Emilia Ortiz (1917–2012) was a painter, cartoonist, caricaturist, and poet.

P

The letter 'P' introduces us to artists who work in abstract painting, sculpture, photography, and conceptual art.

• Irma Palacios (born 1943) is an abstract painter.
• Marta Palau Bosch (born 1934) is a sculptor, painter, and textile artist.
• Sandra Pani (born 1964) is a painter.
• Tatiana Parcero (born 1967) is a photographer.
• Ámbar Past (born 1949) is a poet and visual artist.
• Alicia Paz (active since 1998) is a painter.
• Nirvana Paz (born 1976) is a visual artist and poet.
• Dulce Pinzon (born 1974) is a modern artist.
• Ambra Polidori (born 1954) is a photographer and filmmaker.
• Maribel Portela (born 1960) is a sculptor and potter.
• Ale de la Puente (born 1968) is a conceptual artist, writer, and curator.

Q

• Georgina Quintana (born 1956) is a visual artist.
• Grace Quintanilla (1967–2019) was a transdisciplinary artist, meaning she worked across many different subjects.
• Lorena Quiyono (born 1967) is a painter, installation artist, and performance artist.

R

Artists whose names start with 'R' have created murals, paintings, sculptures, and more, leaving a lasting impact on Mexican art.

• Fanny Rabel (1922–2008) was a Polish-born Mexican muralist.
• Adriana Raggi Lucio (born 1970) is a painter, photographer, and videographer.
• Regina Raull (1931–2019) was a Spanish-born Mexican painter.
• Alice Rahon (1904–1987) was a poet and painter.
• María Luisa Reid (born 1943) is a painter and sculptor.
• Aurora Reyes Flores (1908–1985) was a painter and the first Mexican female muralist.
• Myriam de la Riva (born 1940) is a painter.
• Mirna Roldán (born 1988) is a feminist visual artist.
• Betsabeé Romero (born 1963) is a sculptor, printmaker, and photographer.
• Ingrid Rosas (born 1967) is an abstract artist.
• Elizabeth Ross (born 1954) is a visual artist, writer, and curator.
• Verónica Ruiz de Velasco (born 1968) is a painter.

S

The letter 'S' brings us to artists who work in painting, photography, and textile design, often drawing inspiration from their culture.

• Herlinda Sánchez Laurel (born 1941) is a painter and educator.
• Alma Karla Sandoval (born 1975) is a poet.
• Maruch Santíz Gómez (born 1975) is a photographer, writer, and textile designer.
• Marcia Santos (born 1990) is a multidisciplinary visual artist.
• Nunik Sauret (born 1951) is a printmaker.
• Naomi Siegmann (1933–2018) was a sculptor.

T

• Bridget Bate Tichenor (1917–1990) was a surrealist painter.
• Katia Tirado (born 1965) is a performance artist.
• Ángeles Torrejón (born 1963) is a photographer.
• Felipa Tzeek Naal (active from c.2001) is a palm frond weaver.

U

• Cordelia Urueta (1908–1995) was a painter.
• Lucinda Urrusti (born 1929) is a painter.

V

The letter 'V' features artists known for their unique painting styles, scenic art, and photography.

• Minerva Valenzuela (born 1976) is a scenic artist.
• Remedios Varo (1908–1963) was a para-surrealist painter.
• Angélica Delfina Vásquez Cruz (born 1958) is a potter.
• Yvonne Venegas (born 1970) is a photographer.
• Isabel Villaseñor (1909–1953) was a sculptor, printmaker, painter, poet, and songwriter.

W

• Pola Weiss Álvarez (1947–1990) was a dancer and video artist.
• Lorena Wolffer (born 1971) is an activist artist.
• Marysole Wörner Baz (1936–2014) was a painter and sculptor.

Y

• Mariana Yampolsky (1925–2002) was a photographer.
• Charlotte Yazbek (1919–1989) was a sculptor.
• Niña Yhared (1814) (born 1977) is a visual artist and performance artist.
• Vida Yovanovich (born 1949) is a Cuban-born Mexican photographer.

Z

• Irene Zundel (born 1958) is a modern artist.