Beneath the vibrant Mexico City sky, a peculiar sight awaits. The Cocodrilo Sculpture isn’t your typical artwork. It’s a whimsical creation by Leonora Carrington, a surrealist artist who gifted this bronze behemoth to the city in 2000. The Cocodrilo, sometimes called “How Doth the Little Crocodile,” takes inspiration from a Lewis Carroll poem. Picture this: five crocodiles, perched in a crocodile-headed boat. Another crocodile, burdened with a punt, propels them forward. This five-ton sculpture stretches an impressive 8.5 meters, its tallest crocodile standing 4.5 meters high. It’s a photographer’s dream, a must-capture moment for anyone strolling along Paseo de la Reforma. The Cocodrilo’s journey to its current home is a story in itself. It initially resided in a forgotten fountain in Chapultepec Park. But by 2006, Carrington herself chose its current location on Paseo de la Reforma. The relocation was a grand affair, celebrating the whimsical addition to the city’s landscape. Carrington, a British-born artist who called Mexico City home for much of her life, passed away in 2011. She remains a celebrated figure in the 20th-century art world. The Cocodrilo Sculpture stands as a testament to her unique vision, a quirky landmark that sparks curiosity and invites a closer look.
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