The 9 unmissable works of the Leonora Carrington Museum in San Luis Potosí

Leonora Carrington created beautiful surreal sculptures that you can see in her museum.

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Located in the old penitentiary of San Luis Potosí, The Leonora Carrington Museum He opened its doors in 2018 to exhibit some of the most outstanding works of this artist, a key figure of surrealism and one of the most important artists in Mexico.

This unique museum has more than 100 pieces, a collection of sculptures, drawings, lithographs, jewels, personal objects that reveal to one of the most emblematic personalities of the twentieth century. In addition, the museum houses temporary exhibitions, library, audiovisual room, store and cafeteria.

We share 9 works that you cannot miss in this museum!

«Inventor de Atole» protects the museum's entrance.

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The ATole inventor

Although at first glance it could seem monster or demon, this character is The combination of a real being and the possibilities of Carrington's dreams. This statue is one of the most characteristic of the artist and custody the entrance to the museum.