Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Ideas about what art is are always evolving. Throwing “electronic” into the mix seems to get things going even faster! In this episode of What You Didn't Know, see how the world of art continues to change as electronic art becomes a prevalent art form. But with all the controversy about whether or not electronic art is a valid art form, some try to keep in mind that the message is the most important thing.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
More on the thought-provoking, circuit-straining arts created via technology. Are you ready to enter new virtual environments and meet the artists behind them? Here’s part 4 of our 5-part series.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
In the Mexican film Rudo y Cursi, Gael García Bernal plays one of two brothers who leave the countryside to gain fame as soccer players. The brothers are nicknamed Rudo (Rude or Rough) and Cursi (Corny or Tacky), and from the looks of this video, you can see why. Enjoy this over-the-top version of Cheap Trick’s “I Want You to Want Me.”
Difficulty: Beginner
Mexico
The first couple of lines of this song are happy enough, and then—pow—she left and the pain won’t disappear. Mexican pop band Reik belts out a plaintive song about heartache. Have tissues handy.
Difficulty: Advanced
Mexico
En route, Juan and friends tell about working far from home. Not only are there financial obstacles, there are cultural differences as well that lead to some misunderstandings. Americans don’t quite understand the saying Mi casa es su casa. Pay attention the next time someone from Mexico tells you there’s a party at your house!
Difficulty: Beginner
Mexico
Have you ever been at the end of a dark alley wondering why, how, when? Well that’s exactly the mood of this Café Tacuba song: a metaphysical alley where we wonder what did we do wrong and ask for a second chance. It seems that this guy needs a metaphysical GPS system.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
Mmmm. A feast of flowers. Literally. This music video features lovely ladies in flowing dresses stuffing their faces with petals, stems and pollen. We can’t tell whether it’s right or wrong, but it’s fun to watch.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
In this video, art meets toys! Forget about quiet museums and long art history classes, this is playful, colorful and full of sound! But don't you dare think of this as kid’s stuff. These artists take their toys very seriously!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
A fruit store in Mexico is not just a fruit store—as you can see. These friendly people also have chicks! But don’t think they’re for sale. They’re only given as gifts to the most loyal customers!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
This video is about all those things that make us different—they are many! But it doesn’t matter how different we are, Mexican band Café Tacuba has been around long enough to have a song for every taste! Artists of self-invention, they rock the house from Mexico City to Japan!
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