Last year I was at the Museum of Popular Arts to see the entries for their annual kite contest. When I saw that the kites for this year's competition were on display, I wanted to check them out. The entries are hanging in the museum's courtyard.
This is the 18th year that the museum has sponsored this contest. The kites are made by residents of Mexico, and must be constructed from natural materials. No plastic or metal allowed. The winner receives a prize of 20,000 pesos (around 1000 U.S. dollars). I wonder if the kites are tested to see if they can actually fly.
Here are a few of the entries...
This one has a marine life theme. There is a tortoise and a porpoise, and I think the body of the kite is a manta ray.
The banner under this honeycomb kite says "Sweet beehive".
This kite is inspired by the traditional "María" dolls.
Now on the special exhibit at the Museum of Popular Arts...
Absolutely incredible. The creativity and execution. That museum is my favorite in all of CDMX. I remember when it first opened. The adaptive reuse of the building was such a great idea. You are lucky to be able to see all that is available in your new home town!
ReplyDeleteYes, as I have said before, it is my favorite small museum in CDMX, and I return every time that there is a special exhibit.
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