Mexican painter Alejandro Sabugal draws inspiration from mural and urban art, with a focus on large canvas paintings ranging from realistic to abstract expressionism. He has exhibited solo and collectively throughout Mexico and in Barcelona, and now finds inspiration in the natural surroundings of the Riviera Maya.
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July 12 - 16 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Takeover Bar Balam
July 12 - 16 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Takeover Bar Balam
Manuel de la Peña delves into the intersections of contemporary and popular art, particularly Mexican culture. He employs paper and natural pigments to create vibrant and meaningful narrative compositions, challenging viewers to rethink the boundaries between traditional and modern art.
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July 19 - 23| 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Artisan Afternoon Takeover Bar Balam
July 19 - 23 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Artisan Evening Takeover Bar Balam
Diego Romero Sánchez, is an Industrial Designer from the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico City and an artist by vocation. Romero's specialty is "art on paper" and in each of his works, he seeks to highlight and exalt Mexican traditions as a means of promoting our culture. The range of colors, texture, depth, volume and the different techniques of the paper are some of the elements that uniquely represent his work.
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July 26 - 30 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Artisan Morning Takeover Bar Balam
July 26 - 30 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Artisan Evening Takeover Bar Balam
Taller Angélico Jiménez is a renowned studio in Oaxaca, known for the exquisite carvings of alebrijes created by its owner and artist, Angelico Jimenez. Journalists Luisa Serna and Abelardo Marcondes visited the studio as part of the ‘Vive Mexico’ initiative, touring in the new 2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring all-terrain hybrid SUV. They decorated their own alebrijes guided by the master artist, who opened the doors of his studio to showcase his creations.
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August 2 - 6 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Artisan Morning Takeover Bar Balam
August 2 - 6 | 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Artisan Evening Takeover Bar Balam
Yosafat Delgado’s miniature artworks of iconic Mexican cultural scenes have caused a stir on the internet. Delgado meticulously crafts miniature replicas, such as a typical newsstand or a multipurpose laundry room, with specific details like cigarette butts on the floor and advertising signs. The works are roughly the size of a palm and can be viewed on Delgado’s official Instagram account. He also features other international street scenes and characters, including an impressive astronaut figure.
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August 9 - 13 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Artisan Afternoon Takeover Bar Balam
August 9 - 13 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Artisan Evening Takeover Bar Balam
Claudia Antunes is a Mexican contemporary artist with 15+ years of experience in visual art. She holds a psychology degree and has trained in academies across Mexico and Europe. Antunes specializes in portraying emotions through clean lines, balance, and solid colors, using her practiced techniques to capture the scars of emotions on canvas. She identifies with the faces she paints and creates a unique code to explain and conceal their stories.
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August 16 - 20 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Artisan Morning Takeover Bar Balam
August 16 - 20 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Artisan Evening Takeover Bar Balam
