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

Which Came First? Enlightenment #4
Celia Álvarez Muñoz American, born 1937

1. The Chicken will Lay an Egg Today
Celia Álvarez Muñoz American, born 1937

2. The Chicken Laid an Egg Yesterday
Celia Álvarez Muñoz American, born 1937

5. The Chicken Lies Everyday
Celia Álvarez Muñoz American, born 1937

3. The Chicken will Lay an Egg Tomorrow
Celia Álvarez Muñoz American, born 1937

4. The Chicken has Laid an Egg Already
Celia Álvarez Muñoz American, born 1937

Escalera de caracol (Staircase)
Juan Muñoz Spanish, 1953-2001

Laughing Mannequins (Maniquís riendo)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Flight of Celia
Possibly after Polidoro Caldara, called Polidoro da Caravaggio Italian, c. 1499-c. 1543

Candida and Her Mother, Celia, II
Dawoud Bey American, born 1953

Espejo Negro (Black Mirror)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Diosa, Historia (Goddess, History)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Good Reputation Sleeping (La buena fama durmiendo)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Untitled
Juan Muñoz Spanish, 1953-2001

Untitled
Juan Muñoz Spanish, 1953-2001

Sin Título (Without Title)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Xipetotec
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

A Fish Called Saw (Un Pez que llaman Sierra)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Striking Worker Murdered (Obrero en huelga asesinado)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002

Fruta Prohibida (Forbidden Fruit)
Manuel Alvarez Bravo Mexican, 1902–2002