Fun Fact
Nahuale Guardians: Ancient Mesoamericans believed everyone is born with an animal spirit twin. Today, street artists paint these protectors on city walls to guard our modern neighborhoods.
Chapter 1
The man behind the mask
Chapter 2
Deciphering the masked characters
Chapter 3
Street art goes global
YOUR GOAL
Master of The art of Saner
Ch 3 · Street art goes global
choko Global brands have partnered with Saner to translate his mythological style into modern products.
streetspirit An artist blends ancient jaguar features with modern symbols on a custom mask.
BETA
choko Match these vibrant character masks to discover how Mexican folklore inspires Saner's modern art.
Fun Fact
Toronto's global murals: Painted by Mexico's Saner, these massive street artworks celebrate global folklore by blending traditional masks and mythical alebrijes into a modern, colorful urban landscape.
Glossary
cultural fusion (noun)
The creative blending of different artistic traditions, symbols, and cultural heritage to make a new, shared style. In the global street art project 'Masks, Myth & Modern Art', artist Saner uses this technique by mixing his native Mexican folklore with local icons from the countries he visits, proving that our stories are universally connected.
The creative blending of different artistic traditions, symbols, and cultural heritage to make a new, shared style. In the global street art project 'Masks, Myth & Modern Art', artist Saner uses this technique by mixing his native Mexican folklore with local icons from the countries he visits, proving that our stories are universally connected.
Quiz
Which legendary Mexican printmaker, famous for his "La Catrina" skeleton, inspired Saner's 2024 Espolòn bottle design?
choko Discover how specialized lime-based paint absorbs carbon dioxide from the air through a natural chemical process, acting just like a tree.
Fun Fact
Global Street Art: Hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz collected several paintings from Saner's Primitivo show, launching the artist's mythical masked characters further into the international spotlight.
Glossary
mural (noun)
A large artwork painted or applied directly onto a wall, ceiling, or other permanent surface. In 2014, Saner created murals in Tunisia, collaborating with local artists after the Arab Spring.
A large artwork painted or applied directly onto a wall, ceiling, or other permanent surface. In 2014, Saner created murals in Tunisia, collaborating with local artists after the Arab Spring.
Quiz
At which Denver museum did Saner present his major 2016 US solo exhibition titled "Resistencia"?
choko Saner successfully transitioned from painting public streets to showcasing his work in elite international galleries.
Fun Fact
Eco-friendly murals: Saner's 'City Forest' mural collaboration with Converse used a special sustainable paint that actually absorbs carbon dioxide from the surrounding city air.
Quiz
In which US city did Saner hold his landmark 2015 solo exhibition titled "Primitivo"?