Raspberry Island Welcomes Colorful, Whimsical Alebrijes for the Summer

Raspberry Island welcomed 16 new inhabitants last month when Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island moved in.

The new exhibit, which runs through October 26 features the gargantuan Alebrijes, fantastical, brightly-colored papier-mâché sculptures of whimsical, magical creatures.

First envisioned in 1936 by Mexican artist Pedro Linares, cartoneros (papier-mâché artists) in Mexico City have crafted ever-more fantastical creatures over the generations. The Minnesota Latino Museum, in partnership with the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, has brought this art experience to Minnesota.

Learn more about the exhibit at https://www.stpaul.gov/alebrijes.