Nahui Olin & Dr. Atl
Volcanic passion of the Mexican avant-garde
The painter and muse Nahui Olin and the volcanologist-painter Dr. Atl lived a love as fiery as it was destructive in post-revolutionary Mexico, made of art, jealousy and incendiary letters.
01Why it matters
Nahui Olin, free and scandalous, was an icon of the Mexican avant-garde and a precursor of women's liberation.
02The conflict
Fierce jealousy and the volcanic tempers of both.
03The iconic moment
The love letters they signed in blood and fire.
04What survived
Nahui Olin's paintings and photographs, reclaimed today.
05Frequently asked questions
Who were Nahui Olin & Dr. Atl?
The painter and muse Nahui Olin and the volcanologist-painter Dr. Atl lived a love as fiery as it was destructive in post-revolutionary Mexico, made of art, jealousy and incendiary letters.
Why is the story of Nahui Olin & Dr. Atl famous?
Nahui Olin, free and scandalous, was an icon of the Mexican avant-garde and a precursor of women's liberation.
How does the story of Nahui Olin & Dr. Atl end?
The love letters they signed in blood and fire. Nahui Olin's paintings and photographs, reclaimed today.
Is the story of Nahui Olin & Dr. Atl real?
Yes, Nahui Olin & Dr. Atl is based on real people and events.
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