Mexican Folk Art: Alebrijes and Their Origins

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In Mexico City, there is a family in the Merced La Buena neighborhood known for changing Mexican folk art by creating fantastical creatures called ______ out of papier-mâché.

alebrijes

Alebrijes are traditional Mexican monsters that can be found throughout Mexico in streets, museums, workshops, and even in the animated movie ______.

Coco

The tradition of making alebrijes can be traced back to Pedro Linares, who started creating them after a nightmare where dark creatures screamed the word '______' at him while he was in a coma.

alebrije

Pedro Linares' son and grandchildren continue the tradition of making alebrijes, keeping the art form ______.

<p>alive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each year in Mexico City, there is a parade featuring monumental alebrijes, showcasing the vibrant and colorful nature of these unique ______.

<p>creatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Mexico City, there is a family in the Merced La Buena neighborhood known for changing Mexican folk art by creating fantastical creatures called alebrijes out of ______.

<p>papier-mâché</p> Signup and view all the answers

Alebrijes are traditional Mexican monsters that can be found throughout Mexico in streets, museums, workshops, and even in the animated movie ______.

<p>Coco</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tradition of making alebrijes can be traced back to Pedro Linares, who started creating them after a nightmare where dark creatures screamed the word 'alebrije' at him while he was in a ______.

<p>coma</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pedro Linares' son and grandchildren continue the tradition of making alebrijes, keeping the art form ______.

<p>alive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each year in Mexico City, there is a parade featuring monumental alebrijes, showcasing the vibrant and colorful nature of these unique ______.

<p>creatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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  • In Mexico City, there is a family in the Merced La Buena neighborhood known for changing Mexican folk art by creating fantastical creatures called alebrijes out of papier-mâché.
  • Alebrijes are traditional Mexican monsters that can be found throughout Mexico in streets, museums, workshops, and even in the animated movie Coco.
  • The tradition of making alebrijes can be traced back to Pedro Linares, who started creating them after a nightmare where dark creatures screamed the word "alebrije" at him while he was in a coma.
  • Pedro Linares' son and grandchildren continue the tradition of making alebrijes, keeping the art form alive.
  • Each year in Mexico City, there is a parade featuring monumental alebrijes, showcasing the vibrant and colorful nature of these unique creatures.

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