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Alebrijes y Nahuales

18/12/2025

Alebrijes en San José is officially here! Explore eight towering, hand-painted creatures throughout downtown, each one glowing with color, story, and tradition. Rooted in Oaxacan folk art and brought to life in the heart of the city, these fantastical sculptures will be on display through from August 12 to September 28. Want to see them sooner? Catch them at Summer Fest this weekend August 8-10!
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Los Alebrijes ya están aquí oficialmente! Cada una brillando con color, historia y tradición. Basadas en el arte popular oaxaqueño y traídas a la vida en el corazón de la ciudad, estas esculturas estarán en exhibición del 12 de agosto al 28 de septiembre. ¿Quieres verlas antes? ¡Encuéntralas este fin de semana en Summer Fest, del 8 al 10 de agosto!
https://summerfest.sanjosejazz.org/

18/12/2025

✨Alebrijes En San José ✨
Check out the eight mesmerizing alebrijes, towering 20 to 22 feet tall, that are on public display in Plaza de César Chávez now until September 28! They light up downtown at night like never before!

Traveling from Oaxaca, Mexico, the alebrijes are vibrant, mythical creatures that honor the richness of Mexican heritage through bold design and masterful craftsmanship. 🇲🇽 Thank you to , San José Downtown Association , and community partners for sponsoring this breathtaking public art installation.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience art, culture and community in the heart of Downtown San José!

Alebrijes
📍Plaza de César Chávez - 194 South Market Street
San José
🗓️ FREE display available until September 28!
🔗For more information, please visit sjdowntown.com/events
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24/08/2025

8 alebrijes y nahuales de más 6 m de alto invaden el espacio público en una gira en USA que busca rindar homenaje al arte popular y a la riqueza cultural de México

They’re called fantastic animals, brightly colored wooden creatures inspired by the world of Mexican magical realism. Giant versions of these animals are on a tour across the U.S., celebrating Mexico’s rich cultural heritage and promoting diplomacy during a contentious time. Senior arts correspo...

23/08/2025

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/tour-of-giant-brightly-colored-creatures-celebrates-artistic-heritage-of-oaxaca

They’re called fantastic animals, brightly colored wooden creatures inspired by the world of Mexican magical realism. Giant versions of these animals are on a tour across the U.S., celebrating Mexico’s rich cultural heritage and promoting diplomacy during a contentious time. Senior arts correspo...

03/07/2025

Despues de 2 meses en San Francisco, el proyecto ALEBRIJES Y NAHUALES, Animales Fantásticos de México, llega a Reno, Nevada para el aniversario 30 del Festival Artown

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Columna de opinión de Edgardo Bermejo Mora

24/05/2025

EN LA BOCA DE TODOS !!!!
un hit en las redes