Monday, September 13, 2010

Exploring the Galleries and Museums in Cancun

Although some people assume that Cancun is full of memories, but nothing excessive, there are many great values to be found. Some of the best bargains in Cancun - for both entertainment and distinctive souvenirs - are made available to the vibrant local arts community. Art is everywhere you look in Cancun. Wherever you travel in Cancun Hotel Zone or downtown, will place the artists selling their work on street corners or in busy outdoor market. MeanwhileCancun galleries represent both the best work in the region and internationally recognized artists. Whatever your budget, you will be able to Cancun to find the right piece to add to your collection.

One of the most popular work, the fruits of creativity is in Cancun Folk Art Museum, known locally as Museo de Arte Popular Mexicano. Located on the second floor of El Embarcadero Marina in Cancun hotel zone, the Museum of Folk ArtFeatures everything from traditional Mexican masks and costumes of religious artifacts and handmade toys. With nearly 15,000 square meters of exhibition space, the museum is able to tell many stories, both local culture and history of the Mexican people. In addition to all objects of art on display is the gift shop on site is also an ideal place for producing local curio shop. In addition, the Museum of Folk Art is a fun and convenient for night time activities to remain open toPublic at least until 21.00 clock every day.

Some of the best places to shop for art Cancun are the major shopping centers throughout the area hotels. The best selection of art galleries and individual business operators is the spacious Plaza Kukulcan. Known for his series of luxury clothing and jewelry stores, Plaza Kukulcan is also a vibrant art market. In public areas of the mall, local artists are allowed to display their work andsell direct to the public every day. On any given day, you will be able to find artists selling everything from handmade jewelry and crafts pottery and oil paintings.

Kukulcan Plaza is the place to find the work of renowned local artist Sergio Bustamante. Represented in Cancun by Xaman-Ek Gallery, Bustamante is clearly surrealist works are collected worldwide. Although he was trained as an architect in Mexico, has combined his years of Chinese and Indian BustamanteThe influences of traditional Mexican art. The result is a body of ceramic sculpture and has a great sense of humor, realism and spiritually guided high quality workmanship. In other places in La Isla Plaza Caracol and galleries Xaman-Ek sell all kinds of products including local produce such as jewelry, paintings and sculptures, folk art.

As Cancun tours of galleries and museums, you can also expect to see the Mayan culture inspired by the old. AsThe city is situated between the ancient ruins of scores, in the heart of the Riviera Maya, images of ancient civilization has removed to always find its way into museums and galleries. For souvenir hunters and art collectors, some of the most coveted items are the experts art reproductions of Maya Cancun. An artist that, in this artist and scholar Miguel Castro Maya style. Known for his masterful reproductions of paintings of Maya, Castro also used traditionalTools and methods to create his pieces.

Before venturing in search of tunnels and local artwork, check local guides in your hotel or resort. Besides offering descriptions of individual galleries and provide guidance for numerous publications detailing the current exhibitions. If you are hoping for some kind of artwork in an outdoor market to find, ask the concierge for suggestions, which often know where the best artists to sell their products.

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