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Malecón, Puerto Vallarta
The Malecón is a 12-block, mile-long esplanade in Puerto Vallarta's Centro and Zona Romántica, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The waterfront crosses the Cuale River via Puente Río Cuale. Features include the Malecón Lighthouse. Sculptures The walkway has featured numerous sculptures, including: * '' The Boy on the Seahorse'' ( es, "El niño sobre el caballito de mar") by Rafael Zamarripa * '' Erizados'' (2006) by Maritza Vazquez * ''The Fish Sellers' Mosaic'' by Manuel Lepe * Friendship Fountain ( es, "La fuente de la amistad") by James "Bud" Bottoms and Octavio González * '' The Good Fortune Unicorn'' ( es, "El Unicornio de la Buena Fortuna") by Anibal Riebeling * '' In Search of Reason'' ( es, "En busca de la razón") by Sergio Bustamante * ''Millennium'' by Mathis Lidice * '' Nature as Mother'' by Adrián Reynoso * '' Nostalgia'' ( es, "La nostalgia") by Ramiz Barquet * ''Origin and Destination'' ( es, "Origen y destino") by Pedro Tello * ''Rain'' by Jovian * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta ( or simply Vallarta) is a Mexican beach resort city situated on the Pacific Ocean's Bahía de Banderas in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Puerto Vallarta is the second largest urban agglomeration in the state after the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area. The City of Puerto Vallarta is the government seat of the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta which comprises the city as well as population centers outside of the city extending from Boca de Tomatlán to the Nayarit border (the Ameca River). The city is located at . The municipality has an area of . To the north, it borders the southwest part of the state of Nayarit. To the east, it borders the municipality of Mascota and San Sebastián del Oeste, and to the south, it borders the municipalities of Talpa de Allende and Cabo Corrientes. Puerto Vallarta is named after Ignacio Vallarta, a former governor of Jalisco. In Spanish, ''Puerto Vallarta'' is frequently shortened to "Vallarta", while English speakers call the city ... [...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] |
The Washer Woman
''The Washer Woman'' ( es, "La Lavandera") is a sculpture by Jim Demetro, installed on a wall of Puerto Vallarta's Molino de Agua Condominium, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. Description and history The statue depicts a woman washing clothes on a rock, next to a water mill. The subject of laundresses, also known as washerwomen A washerwoman or laundress is a woman who takes in laundry. Both terms are now old-fashioned; equivalent work nowadays is done by a laundry worker in large commercial premises, or a laundrette (laundromat) attendant. Description As evidence ..., used to be a popular one in art. Malorie Mackey of ''Viva Glam Magazine'' said the sculpture demonstrates how Demetro "showcases the dying traditions of Puerto Vallarta". Demetro had a smaller version of the sculpture in his possession, as of 2009. References External links * The Washer Woman - Puerto Vallarta, Mexicoat Waymarking Outdoor sculptures in Puerto Vallarta Sculptures of women in Pu ... [...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 Sculptures of men in Puerto Vallarta {{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] |
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] |
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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