Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World at Cantigny Park
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Description
Come dive into a dream world in this Cantigny Park outdoor art exhibit! Throughout the park, you’ll find dozens of imaginary creatures, called alebrije (“ah-leh-bree-heh”), inspired by Mexican folklore. They possess elements from the different animals of which they are composed. Originating from the vivid dreams of Mexican artist Pedro Linares, the artistic tradition of alebrijes gained popularity in the United States with the 2017 Disney/Pixar film, Coco.
Forty-eight lively alebrije sculptures—some delightfully oversized and others perfectly petite—populate Cantigny Park. They were created by six artists from Mexico City who participate annually in the internationally-known “La Noche de los Alebrijes,” a parade and festival in Mexico City for “Día de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead).
“Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World” is on display through October. See the video, below, for additional information.
Admission to “Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World” will be included with Cantigny’s regular parking fee, currently $5 per car ($10 on summer weekends). Exhibit will be on display from June through October.
