“Oaxaca’s intricate weave of color, culture, cuisine, and creativity attracts Mexican folk art collectors and cultural travelers from far-flung corners of the globe. From Nelson Rockefeller, who fortified his extensive collection with hand-crafted artisan pieces while traveling through Oaxaca in the 1960s, to Janice Hatfield, who dedicated a significant portion of her amassed collection to the Smithsonian Institute, Mexico’s most colorful state stands as a leader in artistic innovation.ve in our everyday lives. These are some of the most iconic.”
Bethany Platanella, Writer
From Rufino Tamayo to Francisco Toledo, discover 10 visionary artists who transformed Oaxaca into Mexico’s most celebrated creative hub.
Oaxaca is following the leads of Mexico CIty and México state by offering aerial cable cars to move locals and tourists to and from key points in the metropolitan area.
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The 35-year-old festival is a celebration of ethnic heritage and connection by Oaxaca city’s 10,000-strong Indigenous Juchiteco community, who migrated here from Juchitán.
