Exhibition of 49 Captivating Sculptures Inspires Special Programming in DuPage County

Sept. 7, 2022 — “Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World,” the blockbuster outdoor exhibition of this summer at Cantigny Park, is adding a special magic to this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, taking place Sept. 15 - Oct. 15. The exhibition features 49 sculptures created by artists from Mexico especially for the show. Alebrijes (pronounced ah-leh-bree-hehs) refers to imaginary creatures that possess elements from different animals. As of Labor Day, park attendance has surpassed 300,000 for 2022, a 40% year-over-year increase from 2021.

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