Art makes people of all ages dream, imagine, and transport themselves to faraway places. Art can inspire us; it can be political and a life commentary. As a parent, I enjoy introducing my children to different art mediums, going to museums, and exploring the lives of artists from different parts of the world. I especially enjoy lifting up the art and talent of the Hispanic/Latinx artists that are often lesser known and obscure. This is a list that combines some famous Hispanic artists that are widely known, with some that you may just be discovering. They all have one thing in common: talent. Whether you love painting, sculpting, mosaics, or graffiti, there is surely something your students will love on this list.Â
Botero is known for his sculptures featuring plump and round figures. He is from MedellĂn, Colombia, and his sculptures have been displayed worldwide, including in Paris and New York. His way of sculpting became known as âBoterismo.âÂ
Citlali FabiĂĄn calls herself a visual storyteller. She is Yalalteca from Oaxaca, Mexico. She explores themes of identity, migration, territory, and community through her art. Check out her art and photography on her Instagram @citlalifabian.
Oswaldo GuayasamĂn was an Ecuadorian painter and sculptor from humble beginnings. He started painting when he was a boy of 6 years old! He went on to study at the School of Fine Arts in Quito as a sculptor and painter. Much of his art can be viewed at âLa Capilla del Hombreâ (the Chapel of Man) outside Quito, Ecuador. The purpose of the chapel is to document ânot only manâs cruelty to man but also the potential for greatness within humanity.âÂ
Marisol Escobar was born in Paris to Venezuelan parents. She was highly trained in great art institutions and worked in various mediums including terra-cotta, bronze, and wooden statues and pop artâinspired pieces. She focused on feminine subjects and sought to ignite social change through her art.Â
Clara Ledesma was born in the Dominican Republic and lived in New York City in her later years. She was one of the first women enrolled in the National School of Fine Arts in the Dominican Republic, where she served as vice director later on. Ledesma painted about the social realism and racial inequities of her time.
Justin Favela is an American mixed-media artist of Guatemalan-Mexican-American heritage. He is famous for making large-size installations in the piñata style. The topics he covers in his work include art history, pop culture, and cultural commentary. He also has a podcast called Latinos Who Lunch. Check out his art on Instagram @favyfav.
 Kahlo needs no introductionâshe is a world-renowned artist and Mexican icon. Hereâs a fun fact: Fridaâs birth name is Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y CalderĂłn, and she was born to a German father and a mestiza mother. Today she is known for her self-portraits and colorful paintings and as a world-renowned artist and icon. You can visit her childhood home, La Casa Azul (The Blue House), in CoyoacĂĄn, Mexico, which has become a museum in her honor.Â
VOTE mural by Lady Pink at New-York Historical Society via Diana Limongi for We Are Teachers
11. Lady Pink (b. 1964)
Lady Pink is a graffiti artist from Ambato, Ecuador, who moved to the United States when she was a child. She attended the High School of Art and Design and has been creating murals from a young age. She often displays New York City subway trains and cityscapes.
Roberto Lugo is a Puerto Rican artist who is talented in a few mediums: He is a potter, poet, educator, and social activist who incorporates history, hip-hop, and politics into his art. He also explored graffiti before moving to ceramics.Â
Natalia Agatte is a Brooklyn-based artist whose illustrations are bright, colorful, and modern. Check out her illustrations on Instagram @nataliaagatte.
Ăngel RodrĂguez-DĂaz, also known as Angel Luis RodrĂguez-DĂaz, was an American artist hailing from Puerto Rico. He moved to New York City in his 20s and later on moved to Texas. Ăngel worked in oils and did a lot of portraits, and he often depicted themes related to Latino culture, like the Chupacabra, a quinceañera,and Mexican lucha libre (a kind of wrestling). He also painted portraits and public artworks.Â
âMigration Is Beautifulâ Butterfly by Favianna Rodriguez via Diana Limongi for We Are Teachers
16. Favianna Rodriguez (b. 1978)Â
Favianna Rodriguez is an artist of Peruvian descent from California. She specializes in political art in bright colors and âartivismâ (art in activism). Check out the beautiful butterfly she created as a coloring sheet to say âMigration is beautiful.âÂ
