While some see alebrijes as Mexican spirit animals, similar to a Native American totem, others say these famous Oaxacan wood carvings are little more than decorative Mexican folk art. This article ...

“The creatures are called alebrijes (pronounced ah-leh-bree-hehs) and stem from Mexican folklore,” library spokeswoman Denise Raleigh said. The sculptures are part of the larger ...

They have a way of making your eyes and your soul gravitate to them. Alebrijes are creatures that literally came to us from the dream world. In 1906, Pedro Linares was born in Mexico City.

CHICAGO (WGN) — Alebrijes are a unique Mexican form of art that have made their way into the U.S., paying homage to dreams and a world of imagination that combines various mystical creatures.

9 through the second week of January 2024. "Alebrijes" stem from Mexican folklore that was highlighted in the movie "Coco" and embody characteristics from many animals to create fantastical creatures.

For the second year in a row, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston will present a family-friendly fall festival featuring alebrijes, the large-scale, colorful papier-mâché sculptures inspired by ...

The 49th alebrije, a spectacular 15-foot-high octopus sculpture, is the final creation and crowning achievement by the six artists featured in "Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World" at Cantigny ...

Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO (WGN) — Alebrijes are a unique Mexican form of art that have made their way into the U.S., paying homage to ...