Art in Mexico

A bright, colorful telling of the history of Mexico's youngest state.

This hotel is an amazing example of the Escuela Tapatía de Arquitectura movement.

This pre-Hispanic apartment complex also includes ancestral paintings that point to its military past.

On a picturesque lake island, a massive, “broken” crucifixion has become a popular pilgrimage destination.

This controversial, abstract sculpture is meant to represent an Aztec warrior.

A collection of incredible clay crafts, complete with earthen skeletons and mermaids.

This art center located in a former hydroelectric plant uses native plants to create paper for kites, bags, jewelry, and more.

Artwork celebrates the local culture in the region around the world’s youngest volcano.

This highly decorated dam is one of Guanajuato's most unexpectedly beautiful public works.

This warehouse-gallery-shop hybrid showcases Mexican craftwork at its best.

This art shopping center still boasts pieces of its past as a textile factory.

This gorgeous stretch of coastline is home to beautiful views and centuries-old rock art.

Colonial architecture meets urban art in this sprawling open-air gallery.

One of Mexico's few murals dedicated to an indigenous language.

A tribute to a local delicacy and the women who prepare and sell it.

This bridge over the River Cuale leads to a neighborhood that was once an escape for Hollywood's elite.