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Mérida public art and Maya culture initiatives

Overview

The city of Mérida has launched a public art initiative titled ‘Mérida Enchula, Arte y Cultura’ to integrate art into the urban landscape through works reflecting Maya culture.

The program began with the unveiling of the ‘Ik Balam’ (Jaguar of the Wind) sculpture in the Xcumpich neighborhood, a piece donated by artist Juan Pablo Mier y Terán. Following this, authorities held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new monument at the Remate de Paseo de Montejo. This project involves creating a large-scale replica of the Estela 18 of Uxmal, dedicated to the Maya goddess Chak Chel. The replica is being handcrafted by artisans from Muna using ferrous limestone from the Puuc region.

Entities

Cecilia Patrón Laviada · Mérida · Xcumpich · Chak Chel · Uxmal

Timeline

  1. about 22 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Mérida begins construction of Maya goddess monument

    Mérida has begun construction on a large-scale replica of the Estela 18 of Uxmal, a monument dedicated to the Maya goddess Chak Chel, to be placed at the Paseo de Montejo.

  2. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Mérida unveils ‘Ik Balam’ sculpture in Xcumpich

    Mérida Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada unveiled ‘Ik Balam’, a Maya-inspired sculpture by Juan Pablo Mier y Terán, marking the start of a new public art initiative in the city.

Sources

estamosaqui.mx · lectormx.com · lineasemergentes.mx · tuespaciodelsureste.com · yucatanalamano.com · yucatanmagazine.com