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Centro, Puerto Vallarta
Centro, or Downtown, is the historic center of Puerto Vallarta, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The district is north of Zona Romántica and the Cuale River, and south of 5 de Diciembre. Features Centro features Rosita Beach. The district has many landmarks, including the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Los Arcos, the Malecón and its many sculptures, and Plaza de Armas. Public art Sculptures along the Malecón include '' The Boy on the Seahorse'' by Rafael Zamarripa, '' Erizados'' (2006), the Friendship Fountain (1987), '' The Good Fortune Unicorn'', ''In Search of Reason'' (2000) by Sergio Bustamante, ''Millennium'' (2001), '' Nature as Mother'', ''Nostalgia'' (1984), ''Origin and Destination'' (2011), ''Rain'', ''The Rotunda by the Sea'' (1996) by Alejandro Colunga, the statue of Paschal Baylón, ''The Subtle Stone Eater '' (2006), ''Tritón y Sirena'' (1990), and ''Vallarta Dancers'' by Jim Demetro. Previously, the statue of Lorena Ochoa (2012) was also installed along ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Church Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe (Puerto Vallarta)
The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, known locally as the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, is a Catholic place of worship in Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. It is open daily, with services in English available on Saturdays and mass in both Spanish and English on Sundays. The Church, built between 1930 and 1940, was constructed on the original foundations of a chapel initially dedicated to Lady Guadalupe in 1901. The Church is dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, also known as the Virgin Mary. She is the patron saint of Mexico and is considered a religious symbol of Catholic faith and female empowerment. Her feast day on 12 December is also the date of her first apparition. To celebrate this festival (fiesta), many individuals in the Mexican community display altars in their homes consisting of a painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe surrounded by flowers, candles, and other individual touches. During this time, members of many churches, including the church in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sergio Bustamante (artist)
Sergio Bustamante is a Mexican artist and sculptor. He was born in Culiacan, Sinaloa, in 1949, and studied architecture at the University of Guadalajara. Bustamante's first art exhibition showcased paintings and papier-mâché figures at the Galeria Misracha in Mexico City in 1966. In 1975, Bustamante was part of a group of artists that established the "Family Workshop Studio" in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco. In the mid-1970s, his practice expanded to include wood and bronze sculpture. Works * ''In Search of Reason ''In Search of Reason'' ( es, "En busca de la razón") is a 2000 sculpture by Sergio Bustamante, installed along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. See also * 2000 in art Events from the year 2000 in art. Event ...'' (2000) External links * Meyers Gallery bio [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Statue Of Ignacio Vallarta (Puerto Vallarta)
A statue of Ignacio Vallarta is installed in Puerto Vallarta's Plaza de Armas, in the Mexican state of Jalisco Jalisco (, , ; Nahuatl: Xalixco), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Jalisco ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco ; Nahuatl: Tlahtohcayotl Xalixco), is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 Federal En .... The sculpture had previously been located at Park Aquiles Serdan. It was donated by former governor Juan Gil Preciado and was inaugurated in 1964 by then mayor Carlos Arreola Lima. See also * Statue of Ignacio Vallarta (Guadalajara) References External links * Bronze sculptures in Mexico Centro, Puerto Vallarta Monuments and memorials in Jalisco Outdoor sculptures in Puerto Vallarta Sculptures of men in Mexico Statues in Jalisco {{Mexico-sculpture-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Statue Of Lorena Ochoa
A statue of former Mexican professional golfer Lorena Ochoa was installed in Puerto Vallarta, in 2012. In 2015, the bronze sculpture was removed from Centro for restoration, and later reported as missing or stolen. As of 2020, the statue is located at the entrance of Marina Vallarta Golf Club. See also * 2012 in art The year 2012 in art involves some significant events. Events * January – Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum extension in Boston, Massachusetts, designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, is opened * February – Extension to Städel art gallery ... References External links * 2012 establishments in Mexico 2012 sculptures Bronze sculptures in Mexico Centro, Puerto Vallarta Golf in Mexico Monuments and memorials in Jalisco Outdoor sculptures in Puerto Vallarta Relocated buildings and structures Statues of sportspeople Sculptures of women in Mexico Statues in Jalisco {{Mexico-sculpture-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vallarta Dancers
''Vallarta Dancers'' ( es, Bailarines de Vallarta) is a sculpture by Jim Demetro, installed along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state of Jalisco Jalisco (, , ; Nahuatl: Xalixco), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Jalisco ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco ; Nahuatl: Tlahtohcayotl Xalixco), is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 Federal En .... References External links * Dance in art Outdoor sculptures in Puerto Vallarta Sculptures of men in Mexico Sculptures of women in Mexico Statues in Jalisco Centro, Puerto Vallarta {{Mexico-sculpture-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tritón Y Sirena
''Tritón y Sirena'' (also known as ''Tritón y Nereida'') is a sculpture by Carlos Espino, installed along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Installed the 1990, the artwork depicts Triton (son of Poseidon and Amphitrite) and a Siren (sometimes considered a Nereid). See also * 1990 in art * Greek mythology in popular culture Elements of Greek mythology appear many times in culture, including pop culture. The Greek myths spread beyond the Hellenistic world when adopted (for example) into the culture of ancient Rome, and Western cultural movements have frequently i ... References External links * 1990 establishments in Mexico 1990 sculptures Centro, Puerto Vallarta Outdoor sculptures in Puerto Vallarta Sculptures of Triton (mythology) Sculptures of men in Mexico Sculptures of mermaids Sculptures of women in Mexico Statues in Jalisco Sirens (mythology) {{Mexico-sculpture-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Subtle Stone Eater
''The Subtle Stone Eater'' ( es, "El sutil comepiedras") is a statue by Jonás Gutiérrez, installed along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The bronze sculpture was installed in January 2006. See also * 2006 in art The year 2006 in art involves various significant events. Events *Rembrandt 400 – Series of activities to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the birth of Rembrandt. *1 January – Resale Rights Directive in the European Union, providing a ' ... References External links * 2006 establishments in Mexico 2006 sculptures Bronze sculptures in Mexico Centro, Puerto Vallarta Outdoor sculptures in Puerto Vallarta Statues in Jalisco {{Mexico-sculpture-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Statue Of Paschal Baylón
A statue of Paschal Baylón (sometimes called ''San Pascual Bailón'') is a sculpture by Ramiz Barquet, installed along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state of Jalisco Jalisco (, , ; Nahuatl: Xalixco), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Jalisco ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco ; Nahuatl: Tlahtohcayotl Xalixco), is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 Federal En .... File:Malecón, Puerto Vallarta (2014) - 10.JPG, Plaque References External links * Centro, Puerto Vallarta Monuments and memorials in Jalisco Outdoor sculptures in Puerto Vallarta Sculptures of men in Mexico Statues in Jalisco {{Mexico-sculpture-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alejandro Colunga
Alejandro Colunga Marín is a Mexican artist, painter and sculptor. Early life He was born in Guadalajara on 11 December 1948 and studied architecture between 1967 and 1971 and music and hospitality in 1971–1973 at Conservatorio del Estado de Jalisco. Colunga's painting and sculpting abilities were self-taught. He has also extensively studied anthropology and languages. Career as painter and sculptor His work is characterized by the intensity of his vision and his passionate expressionism and gained international recognition. His universe of imagination and his original working in the Latin American tradition of surrealism and fantasy . He has participated in many exhibitions, individually and collectively since 1968, in the United States, Mexico, Europe and South America. Some of his works of art form part of important private collections as well as museum collections. He works on ambitious sculptural projects in various countries as an example He has done One well-known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rotunda By The Sea
''The Rotunda by the Sea'' ( es, "La rotonda del mar") is an art installation by sculptor Alejandro Colunga along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Unveiled in 1996, the work has eight bronze thrones arranged in a circle. File:Malecón, Puerto Vallarta (2014) - 25.JPG File:Malecón, Puerto Vallarta (2014) - 29.JPG See also * 1996 in art Events from the year 1996 in art. Events *8 January – Shortly after publication of the Italian edition of his book ''The Art Forger's Handbook'', English-born art forger Eric Hebborn is found lying in a street in Rome, his skull crushed with ... References External links * 1996 establishments in Mexico 1996 sculptures Bronze sculptures in Mexico Centro, Puerto Vallarta Outdoor sculptures in Puerto Vallarta {{Mexico-sculpture-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rain (sculpture)
''Rain'' ( es, "Lluvia") is a sculpture by Jovian, installed along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state of Jalisco Jalisco (, , ; Nahuatl: Xalixco), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Jalisco ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Jalisco ; Nahuatl: Tlahtohcayotl Xalixco), is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 Federal En .... The , tall statue weighs 650 kilograms and depicts "a young man who, with open arms and gaze to the sky, welcomes both residents and visitors alike". The sculpture has been valued at US$60,000 and was donated by the artist via Galería Corsica. References External links * Centro, Puerto Vallarta Outdoor sculptures in Puerto Vallarta Sculptures of men in Mexico Statues in Jalisco {{Mexico-sculpture-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Origin And Destination
''Origin and Destination'' ( es, "Origen y destino") is a 2011 sculpture by Pedro Tello, installed along Puerto Vallarta's Malecón, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. According to Fodor's, the installation's five sculptures "represent the beginnings of humanity. The boat represents humanity’s search for new horizons; the chimera depicts the rise of machines; the whale shows the rise of humanity in the new millennium; and the obelisk represents the work of humanity through time and history." File:Malecón, Puerto Vallarta (2014) - 41.JPG, Plaque File:Malecón, Puerto Vallarta (2014) - 42.JPG See also * 2011 in art The year 2011 in art involved some significant events and new works. Events * February 28 – Museo Soumaya in Mexico City, designed by Fernando Romero, is officially opened. *April 3 – The Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei is arrested an ... References External links * 2011 establishments in Mexico 2011 sculptures Centro, Puerto Vallarta Outdoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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