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Street Mex

Mexico City Art by the asphalt

By Carl Fisher

January 15^th, 2018

One needn't walk very far in CDMX to find some sort of semi-permanent visual stimulation that captures the eye with it's color and gets the mind to musing.

city cycling

One of the best ways to see a city and discover art that the streets have to offer is to hop on a bike. Fortunately for us, Mexico City is quite accommodating when it comes to cycling. There aren't a ton of bike lanes, but there are lots of Ecobici locations scattered around so that you're usually not too far from a location wherever you are in the city.

urbanalities

Any new city can be challenging to get around in and I often wonder if I am really getting the most out of any excursions I make. On this trip, a great resource for activities turned out to be the same service that I used to find a place to stay. That is, AirBnB. Not only did we find a cute place to crash for the week, we were also presented with numerous options for immersing ourselves in new experiences that were guided by locals. How could you go wrong? You could, but we paid close attention to the ratings (even if they most assuredly do have their biases. Through the app we experienced lucha libre, mezcal tasting, and street food. The final adventure was urban cycling. We were fortunate enough to have a guide who really had a love for the city and a keen awareness of where the city's color was on full display.

Making parking less mundane

This one was actually created by multiple artists who built upon the previous.

Playground pastels

friviluos to inspired

Some street art is just downright silly. Others are actually quite moving and can make a profound statement. An example of the latter is a mural that was a tribute to the many who stepped up to help with the rescue efforts just after the most recent earthquake, many of whom managed to maneuver through the paralyzed city on bikes.

Characters from the comic strip "La Familia Burrón" created by beloved local artist, Gabriel Vargas.

Riding swiftly and stepping up at a time of need.

Toy play

One location that housed a bevy of art was the Museo del Jugete Aniguo Mexico (Mexican Museum Of Old And Ancient Toys). It's a pretty neat place if you're into toys. We didn't have time for the full tour, but was tantalized by a quick spin through the first floor. It's another one to put on the list for next time.