"Compounding the difficulty is the fact that the African elements in Mexico's culture are not acknowledged as they are in other countries of the Americas.   In fact, 'el mestizaje' the official ideology that defines Mexico's culture as a blend of European and [I]ndigneous influences completely ignores the contributions of the nation's 'third root'."

                                                                                                                      - Luz Maria Martinez Montiel

 

Definition:

3rd Root Aesthetic: the coming together of two or more cultures who explore, embrace, and experience their historical and social connections.  This synergy is reflected in art history, visual culture, film, music, and literature.

 

Who We Are:

3rd Root Aesthetic is a female owned art consulting and management business that collaborates primarily, but not exclusively, with artists, collectors and scholars of color.  Please explore our website to discover the benefits of becoming a member.