Open Studio: Alebrijes with David Linares

In Mexico City in the 1930s, Pedro Linares began crafting vibrantly colored papier-mâché sculptures of fantastical, chimeric creatures, inspired by the vivid dreams he had during an illness. His innovation produced an art form, and alebrijes are now one of the most recognizable aspects of Mexican popular art.

SAMA is delighted to host David Linares, renowned Mexican folk artist and grandson of Pedro Linares, the creator of the first alebrijes, for a special two-day open studio. Engage with the artist and watch as he sculpts vibrant papier-mâché creatures to carry on his family’s legendary tradition.

Free with Museum admission
More information: https://www.samuseum.org/events/event/open-studio-alebrijes-with-david-linares/?year=2025&month=10&day=3&hour=13&minute=0&second=0

Become a Member: https://www.samuseum.org/membership/

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• This Tuesday, 2nd September, 05:00 pm, First Tuesday: Explore The Magic Flute with OPERA San Antonio in San Antonio
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• This month, 17th September, 02:00 pm, Tranquility Tour in San Antonio

Also check out other Arts events in San Antonio.