Why would a hunter aim at the stars? Here at the Diana Cazadora, that question hangs in the air. The Diana Cazadora, also known as “Diana the Huntress”, isn’t your typical statue. She stands tall and proud, a bronze nude atop a fountain in the middle of a bustling intersection. This isn’t San Diego, by the way. This magnificent artwork graces Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City. Initially, she was meant to represent the Archer of the North Star, hence her upward gaze. The sculptor, Juan Fernando Olaguíbel, created her in 1942. But her nudity caused quite a stir. A group called the “League of Decency” protested, demanding she be clothed. Olaguíbel, ever the clever artist, added a loincloth attached with just two pins, hoping for its removal in the future. He got his wish. In 1967, after some earthquake damage and a plea from the artist himself, a new version of Diana was cast, this time without the removable loincloth. The original, still bearing the marks of its temporary covering, now resides in Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo. So, as you admire Diana Cazadora, remember her story. A story of artistic vision, societal pressures, and a city’s changing sensibilities. A huntress forever aiming at the stars, a symbol of freedom and artistic expression.
Sweetwater River
From high in the Cuyamaca Mountains, the Sweetwater River begins its journey. It’s a 55-mile trek to the Pacific, a