Michoacan’s work is defined by its michoacan sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Female Figure with Two Joined Heads
Michoacan Michoacan, Mexico

Standing Female Figure
Michoacan Michoacan, Mexico

Standing Female Figure
Michoacan Michoacan, Mexico

Female Figure with Geometric Face and Body Paint
Chupícuaro Guanajuato or Michoacán, Mexico

Men of Santa Anna, Michoacan
Paul Strand American, 1890–1976

Women of Santa Anna, Michoacan
Paul Strand American, 1890–1976

Standing Female Holding a Child in Her Arms
Chupícuaro Guanajuato or Michoacán, Mexico

Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico
Danny Lyon American, born 1942

Standing Male Figurine Wearing a Necklace and Breechcloth
Chupícuaro Guanajuato or Michoacán, Mexico

Standing Female Figurine
Chupícuaro Guanajuato or Michoacán, Mexico

Female Figure
Chupícuaro Guanajuato or Michoacán, Mexico

Female Figurine
Chupícuaro Guanajuato or Michoacán, Mexico

Vessel in the Form of a Figure with Geometric Face and Body Paint
Chupícuaro Guanajuato or Michoacán, Mexico

Female Figurine
Chupícuaro Guanajuato or Michoacán, Mexico

Polychrome Bowl with Geometric Designs and Face in Relief on Shoulder
Chupícuaro Guanajuato or Michoacán, Mexico

Female Figure
Chupícuaro Guanajuato or Michoacán, Mexico

Standing Female Figurine
Chupícuaro Guanajuato or Michoacán, Mexico

Standing Female Figurine
Chupícuaro Guanajuato or Michoacán, Mexico

Tarascans of the State of Michoacán (A), from Mexican Costume
Carlos Mérida Mexican, born Guatemala, 1891-1984

Figurine Depicting a Female Carrying a Child
Chupícuaro Guanajuato or Michoacán, Mexico