The Artist Quarter is a trendy area full of quaint cafés and studios and a brightly colored colonial plaza. Works of art adorn nearly every corner of the cobbled alleys. Relax on a bench on the square and admire the artistic treasures to be found all around this bohemian and dynamic zone.
Among the highlights of the area is the public sculpture known as Genesis created for the 50th anniversary of the quarter by the artist Guadalupe Tecuapetla Romero, one of the founders. Admire the intricate details of this white marble statue depicting two short men standing on either side of a tall woman holding a large snake.
Stroll along the lanes of this small district on a sunny day and sit at a café to do some people-watching. Note the array of colorful colonial houses that today serve as painting studios, small galleries and charming cafés. Enter some of the open galleries for a glimpse into the local art scene. Peek behind the doors of the many market stalls to inquire about souvenirs.
Note that the artistic ambiance sprang from the former colonial market in the mid 1900s. It is said that art maestro José Márquez Figueroa challenged his students to create a bustling art space and bohemian community here. Go to Studios 14 and 15 to see Maestro Maglorio Moreno Hernandez’ colorful paintings that capture moments in time in Puebla.
Relax in the main plaza and attend some of the many events produced here. The artistic union responsible for the zone often sets up poetry, music and theatrical events. See the bronze busts of famous local artists, such as poet María Sánchez Robredo and writer/director José Recek Saade.
The Artist Quarter is a small zone just east of the built-up central part of the city. It is an open part of the city, free to access at all times. Take a bus to one of the many stops that line the main boulevard and get around this pleasant zone on foot. Make sure to visit the adjacent Centro area a little to the west.
