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Alebrijes y Nahuales: Fantastic Giant Sculptures from Mexico
May
10
to Jun 23

Alebrijes y Nahuales: Fantastic Giant Sculptures from Mexico

  • Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens (map)
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From the spectacular temples of Monte Albán to the 16 Indigenous languages spoken throughout the valley, Oaxaca’s deep history intimately shapes the present. Evoking the terrain and spirit of the southern Mexican state, Alebrijes y Nahuales is a spectacular sculptural installation that makes its US premiere with a six-week run at Yerba Buena Gardens. Presented by the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy in partnership with Yerba Buena Gardens Festival and additional partners, the eight sculptures by Oaxacan artisans provide a visual feast while embodying the rich lineage of Mexican magical realism. Curated by Carlo Magno Pedro, artists include Angélico Jímenez, Efraín Fuentes, Margarito Melchor, María Jímenez, Giovanni Melchor and Constantino Blas with Project Direction by Romain Greco. With an average height of 15 feet these whimsical pieces include strategically placed solar lighting that reveal the intricate craftsmanship at all hours of the day. The exhibition run will include educational opportunities, interactive all ages activities and excellent opportunities for photos and selfies.

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THE HOWARD WILEY SHOW
Jun
1
12:30 PM12:30

THE HOWARD WILEY SHOW

When it’s time to get a party started, Howard Wiley gets the call. The Oakland saxophonist has been a mainstay on the Bay Area music scene since he was a teenager, and in his early 40s he’s taken up the mantle of his mentors, playing soul-steeped jazz palpably connected to its social music roots.

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