Overview
- Mexican artist César Menchaca created the piece as a contemporary reinterpretation of the city’s emblem using traditional Wixarika beadwork.
- The unveiling took place during events tied to the International Tourism Fair in Madrid, where Mexico is participating as the guest country.
- The work features millions of chaquira beads in a vivid palette that maintains the original silhouette while shifting the visual language.
- Institutional and cultural representatives attended the presentation, which was accompanied by the Mexican government’s México Canta initiative.
- Visitors have flocked to photograph the sculpture in Puerta del Sol, driving rapid sharing across social media and boosting its visibility.