These 22-foot-high sculptures, located at the intersection of South Virginia Street and the Truckee River, celebrate Mexican folk art with their bright colors and intricate designs.

Many designs were inspired by Finnish folk art. For pattern designers without access to an exhibition booth at an international fair, there are lots of online portals to sell work.

Artists at the International Folk Art Market, then, are not only artisans — they are also ambassadors of their individual cultures, telling the stories that help promote and keep alive the ...

The INDUSTRY team met with four Doernbecher kids to create unique Animos inspired by the classic alebrijes found in Mexican folk art.