Outdoor installation at Cantigny Park features 48 captivating “alebrije” sculptures celebrating Mexican artisanship and cultural diversity.
The creatures are here! The partnership of Cantigny Park, DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau, Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, and the City of West Chicago presents a five-month outdoor art exhibit featuring dozens of mythical animals created by six Mexico City artists and inspired by Mexican folklore.
The word alebrijes—pronounced ah-leh-bree-hehs—refers to imaginary creatures that possess elements from different animals. They originated in the 1930s from the vivid dreams of Mexico City artist Pedro Linares. The artistic tradition of alebrijes gained popular exposure in the United States with "Coco," the 2017 Disney/Pixar film.
At Cantigny, visitors will discover 48 whimsical alebrije sculptures of assorted sizes throughout the gardens and grounds. A few of the colorful creatures may turn up in surprising places! Click here for a map of the larger sculptures. Click here for a map of the large sculptures.
Throughout the exhibit, Cantigny will host related programs and special events such as garden walks, lectures, museum displays and concerts.
Exhibit is free with paid parking ($5 weekdays, $10 summer weekends)
Phone: 630-668-5161
Email: info@cantigny.org
2022/06/01 - 2022/10/30
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Check the event calendar of Cantigny.org for programs and special events related to "Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World."
Cantigny Park
1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL 60189
Cantigny's regular daily parking fee is $5 per car. Parking is free on the first Wednesday of every month. On Saturdays and Sundays, May through September, parking is $10. The $10 rate also applies on Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day. Parking is free at all times for Cantigny Park members, Honor Club members, and those attending ticketed events or other fee-based programs.