Mexico in New Orleans: A Tale of Two AmericasThe 1920s through 1950s was a time of vibrant artistic connection between Louisiana and Mexico. During this period, a series of acclaimed Mexican art exhibitions brought the culture of modern Mexico to Louisiana. By 1928, the New Orleans Times Picayune had proclaimed Mexican artist Diego Rivera the greatest painter on the North American continent and encouraged Louisiana artists to take counsel from modern Mexican art. Louisianan artists such as