The humble origins of paper and paste
Pedro Linares and the birth of the alebrije
Skeletons of celebration and Day of the Dead
Regional masters and the modern global legacy
YOUR GOAL
Master of The paper monsters of Mexico
choko Mexican Cartonería Masters
Dreaming alebrijes! Dreaming alebrijes! A master's dream goes round the world!
choko The Museo de Arte Popular parade on Paseo de la Reforma celebrates cartonería as a living spectacle crafted
choko Soteno family artisans pose with a vibrant, detailed paper-mâché Tree of Life sculpture.
choko Match modern global art to regional masters to discover the legacy of Mexican cartonería.
Giant monsters: The monumental cartonería alebrijes built for Mexico City's annual parade can stand up to 13 feet tall and take entire neighborhoods months to construct.
A brightly colored Mexican folk art sculpture of a fantastical creature. Pedro Linares of Mexico City created these sculptures in 1936, sparking a global art movement.
On which famous Mexico City avenue do the giant monumental alebrijes parade every October?
Which museum in Mexico City organizes the famous annual parade of giant cartonería alebrijes?
What traditional, highly intricate clay sculpture style did the Soteno family of Metepec adapt into cartonería?
Which city in the state of Guanajuato is historically recognized as the capital of Mexican cartonería toy-making?
What is the main economic challenge facing traditional cartonería artisans in the 21st century?
What is the name of the traditional, brightly painted cardboard doll horse made in Celaya?