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Have you ever seen a door, or the façade of a house and wondered what lay behind it? This happens to me often when I walk through Mérida’s downtown and…
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High-temperature handmade ceramics from Dzidzantún and branches that turn into animals or mythological creatures straight from the artist’s imagination are some of the pieces you’ll find at the annual sale…
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Do you want to broaden your horizons, have a different type of evening, and spend time inside one of the Centro Histórico’s most innovative venues? Well, there is now a…
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If a painter’s work reflects their soul and essence, in Juan Pablo Quintal’s art we see a party. What is he celebrating? Quite simply, the pride he feels for his…
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It’s funny, some time ago I tried to explain to a friend who’s from abroad all about Hanal Pixan, Pib, and everything pertaining to this beautiful tradition which takes place…
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An abundance of handcrafts, gastronomy, and cultural offerings for both local and foreign visitors are what await you at the Feria Artesanal Tunich. This handcraft fair is a space that…
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“What do I see in nature? Beauty and many colors,” artist David Mex responds immediately. David is a hyperrealism painter who portrays the plants and wildlife of Yucatán. Hummingbirds that…
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Alejandra Díaz Mariscal defines herself as a visual creator. Her artistic career spans over 20 years in México City, the US, and for the past seven years, in Yucatán. She…
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A passion for movie magic has gained much popularity among Yucatecans, and in Mérida several places now show films in open air settings, giving everyone the chance to enjoy a…
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When you speak with Maricarmen, it is clear that music chose her, and that she has followed this calling from a very young age by dedicating her whole life to…
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“When art is great, it is always entertaining.” Bertolt Brecht Humorous, exciting and historically accurate scenes depicting the Conquest, the founding of Mérida, and other episodes of the Viceroyalty period:…
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Xcalachén, pronounced (shkahla-CHEN) means “twin wells” in Maya, and refers to excavations made during the colonial period and which, with the passing of time, have been lost. How one can…
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Since its beginning ten years ago, Soho Galleries has been an icon of contemporary art in Merida, and today they proudly celebrate a decade of passion for art in our…
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Your senses will come alive from the amazing art, shopping, and gastronomy inside an architectural space filled with photo ops. At Lagalá 56:426 you’ll discover an incredibly vivid, current, and…
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As we well know, artistic expression and cultural richness is part of the everyday life of Mérida residents. It’s common to see locals gather at cultural events that take place…
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The way in which art and utopia interact is through the artists’ representations of utopia; creating great celebrations of life! Such utopian works may not provide all the answers to…
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A place where the historical footprint, the memoirs, the love, and the pain meet: that’s a cemetery. Let me tell you a little bit about the Cementerio General de la…
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Of all the art forms, music is the one that effortlessly brings people of all ages and backgrounds together. México has a richly woven cultural tapestry of music, and there…
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Ricardo Can May, also known as “Richo Can” by his friends and peers in the artistic world, comes from Kimbilá, a small community of Izamal, a little less than three…
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Cities become well-known for their historic architecture, tourist attractions, and of course, for their people, who create the cultural and artistic life of a place, playing the lively melodies and…
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