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 ...

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.

“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 ...

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.

“Entonces, en ese lugar empiezan a hablar estas criaturas, decían: ‘alebrijes’. Mi abuelito cuenta que ellos lo guiaron, y de repente, despertó”. Aunque no está claro qué le pasó a ...

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 ...

Este sábado 19 de octubre se llevará a cabo la Marcha Zombie y el Desfile de Alebrijes monumentales en el Centro Histórico de la CDMX; toma nota de las estaciones del Metrobús que estarán ...

Le sabes a la cartonería? Te decimos cómo participar y cuáles son los premios del concurso y Desfile de Alebrijes Monumentales 2024 en CDMX. Prepara las pinturas, el papel y la imaginación para crear ...

(CNN Español) — El 19 de octubre cientos de alebrijes gigantes desfilaron en carros alegóricos por las avenidas principales de la Ciudad de México. ¿Qué son y qué representan? Los ...