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Exploring The Galleries And Museums Of Cancun

Though some people assume that Cancun is artists selling everything from handmade
full of nothing but overpriced souvenirs, jewelry and crafts to pottery and oil
there are plenty of great values to be paintings.
found. Some of the best bargains in Plaza Kukulcan is also the place to find
Cancun - for both entertainment and the work of renowned local artist Sergio
distinctive souvenirs - are provided by Bustamante. Represented in Cancun by the
the vibrant local art community. Art is Xaman-Ek Galleries, Bustamante's uniquely
everywhere you look in Cancun. Wherever surrealistic work is collected worldwide.
you travel in the Hotel Zone or downtown Though he trained as an architect in
Cancun, you will spot artists selling Mexico, Bustamante has spent years
their work on busy street corners or in combining his Chinese and Indian
outdoor markets. Meanwhile, the galleries influences with the Mexican art
of Cancun represent both the best work of tradition. The result is a body of
the region and internationally-recognized sculpture and ceramics exhibiting a
artists. Regardless of your budget, you distinctive sense of humor, spiritually
will be able to find the right piece to guided realism and superior workmanship.
add to your collection in Cancun. With additional locations at Plaza
One of the most popular places to view Caracol and La Isla, the Xaman-Ek
the fruits of creative labor is Cancun's Galleries also sell all types of
folk art museum, known locally as Museo locally-made products including jewelry,
de Arte Popular Mexicano. Located on the painting and folk art sculpture.
second floor of El Embarcadero Marina in As you tour the galleries and museums of
Cancun's Hotel Zone, the folk art museum Cancun, you can also expect to see work
showcases everything from traditional inspired by the ancient Mayan culture. As
Mexican masks and costumes to religious the city is located amongst scores of
artifacts and handmade toys. With nearly ancient ruins in the heart of the Mayan
15,000 square feet of exhibition space, Riviera, the imagery of the ancient
the museum is able to tell many stories civilization has always found its way
about both the local culture and the into local museums and galleries. For
history of the Mexican people. Besides souvenir hunters and art collectors, some
all of the artistic objects on display, of the most sought after items in Cancun
the onsite gift shop is also a great are the expert reproductions of Mayan
place to shop for locally made oddities. artwork. One such artist working in this
Furthermore, the folk art museum provides style is painter and Mayan scholar Miguel
a fun and affordable nighttime activity, Castro. Known for his masterful
remaining open to the public until at reproductions of Mayan paintings, Castro
least 9 pm each day. also uses traditional tools and methods
Some of the best places to shop for art to create his pieces.
in Cancun are the large shopping centers Before venturing out in search of
located throughout the Hotel Zone. The galleries and local artwork, check the
best selection of both commercial art local guides available at your hotel or
galleries and individual vendors is at resort. Besides offering descriptions of
the sprawling Plaza Kukulcan. Known individual galleries and providing
primarily for its number of upscale directions, many publications detail the
clothing and jewelry stores, Plaza most current exhibitions. If you are
Kukulcan is also a bustling art hoping to find a specific type of artwork
marketplace. In the common areas of the at one of the outdoor markets, ask your
shopping center, local artists are concierge for suggestions; they often
allowed to display their work and sell know where the best artists sell their
directly to the public every day. On any products.
given day, you will be able to find




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