Bike Ride and Urban Art

A tour of Oaxaca's street murals

Bike ride and murals (2023-06-26) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca

Spectrum of colors

Oaxaca, known as 'the green Antequera,' is full of color, with its blue sky, green mountains, and a gastronomy that colors every corner.

Bike ride and murals (2023-06-26) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca

City of mural art

Dozens of artists have adorned the walls of the city with their art: neighborhoods like Xochimilco and Jalatlaco are emblematic.

Bike ride and murals (2023-06-26) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca

Popular art

Not everything happens on the street. Artists have started to create murals in schools and markets, bringing art closer to the inhabitants.

Bike ride and murals (2023-06-26) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca

Stories of the people

The walls tell many stories, from the Guelaguetza to popular struggles, the celebration of the Day of the Dead, nature, traditions, and the cosmovision, as well as the individuality of the artist.

Bike ride and murals, Fernando Moisés Hernández Córdoba, 2023-06-26, From the collection of: Secretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
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Bike ride and murals, Fernando Moisés Hernández Córdoba, 2023-06-26, From the collection of: Secretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
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Bike ride and murals, Fernando Moisés Hernández Córdoba, 2023-06-26, From the collection of: Secretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
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Bike ride and murals, Fernando Moisés Hernández Córdoba, 2023-06-26, From the collection of: Secretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca
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Bike ride and murals (2023-06-26) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca

Routes of color

Following the appearance of these murals, cyclists and walkers have created routes that run through the neighborhoods and streets where the works of local, national, and international artists can be admired.

Bike ride and murals (2023-06-26) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca

Walking and pedaling through art

Touring Oaxaca means encountering stories painted on walls, attracting loners, families, and athletes at every step.

Bike ride and murals (2023-06-26) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca

Pets among art

Even pets on their daily walks are immersed in the vibrant spectacle of colorful walls.

Bike ride and murals (2023-06-26) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca

Sports and art

The murals have redefined sports routes and encouraged sports, inviting citizens to walk, run, and pedal among these works.

Bike ride and murals (2023-06-26) by Fernando Moisés Hernández CórdobaSecretaría de las Culturas y Artes de Oaxaca

Palette in motion

In Oaxaca, mural art not only adorns but also gives life and movement to a city that celebrates its history and color with brushstrokes.

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