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 ...

In 1906, Pedro Linares was born in Mexico City. In 1936, Linares fell ill and while unconscious, he had visions of mystical animals with different parts that were shouting the word "alebrijes." ...

Monumental creatures' in Reno celebrate Mexican folk art in celebration of Artown's 30th anniversary. Sculptures can be ...

The pieces are larger-than-life Mexican folk art made from fiberglass and other materials. The alebrijes represent animalistic spirit guides, while the nahuales are representative of “shapeshifting ...

When you walk through the door your eyes are met with thousands of works of Mexican folk art covering every inch of the 325-square-foot shop. "Everything I'm proud to say is made by another human ...

Bringing elements of Mexican folk art and tradition to the exhibit, Marván will craft two monumental alebrijes, bright and colorful sculptures of fantastical creatures first introduced by Mexican ...

Leor says never planned to own a store, but she's driven by a passion to share Mexican folk art with a bigger audience. "The reason [the store is] so full is because I love all of it," she said.