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The man who brought art to the beach in Playa del Carmen

Any child that’s been to the beach has had fun building a sand castle. Sand is a perfect way to let your imagination run wild. You don’t even have to build anything; you can write on it or leave your footprint. It’s a way to awaken your inner artist, and so much more.

José Luis González Ortiz took that passion and imagination to the next level: sand sculpture. An art characterized by dedication, but also by impermanence.

Jose Luis has been living in Playa del Carmen for more than 12 years, and while he is originally from Venezuela, those from Playa del Carmen know your place of origin doesn’t matter: those of us who live here have Playa in our heart, and that’s what counts.

This unique artist is inspired by music, everyday situations, nature and his desire to share his art; he believes imagination is contagious, and he helps artists concentrate on creating a sand sculpture.

It hasn’t been an easy road for Jose Luis; the work is very demanding, but his passion and dedication have gotten him where he is today.

 

 

 


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The day Frida Kahlo went to the Mayan Riviera

The art that exists in the Mayan Riviera beats in its roots. It would be impossible to sit and watch a sunset on its beautiful beaches without feeling moved.

That emotion is how art is born.

The Mayan Riviera is also home to great pieces of art and is a place countless contemporary artists have decided to express through their work. But the Mayan Riviera has stayed true to its origins despite the surrounding cosmopolitan environment, so it’s not surprising to find Frida Kahlo’s presence in this Mexican Caribbean paradise.

What?

Yes. Frida Kahlo in Playa del Carmen.

And when we think of Mexican art that has transcended borders, we immediately associate it with the eccentric, surrealist painter. With her characteristic style, confident stroke, enigmatic beauty and paintings with stories that represent an explosion of imagination inked with pain, Frida has arrived in the Mayan Riviera…

As a museum!

 

The Frida Kahlo Riviera Maya museum opened in late August 2017 during the 110th anniversary of the artist’s birth. It reveals the life and background of the Mexican painter’s works in an interactive way. Using digital tools and animation, visitors are able to learn about several events that marked Frida’s life and work.

 

 

Are you a fan of Frida? We love her, and if you don’t want to miss the chance to visit this museum, you can stay at Happy Address: the best way to enjoy a vacation full of art, beauty and fun in the Mayan Riviera.

 

 

 

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