It’s still early days, but spending an hour perusing the Mexican folk art decorating the private home of John and Dorianne Venator in Valladolid is the highlight of our trip to Mexico so far. They don’t call it a house museum, to them it’s just home, but the couple graciously opens their doors to visitors every morning at 10:00 for guided tours of their house and extensive collection. All they ask in return is for visitors to make a voluntary donation to help local charities at the end of the tour.
Images of Frida Kahlo (here with husband Diego Rivera) are seen throughout the house.
The style of these tile works by Daniel Rosel reminded us a bit of Van Gogh (above and below).
And other pieces felt a little like Dali.
Meanwhile, flying deer playing instruments is a style all its own.
Even the dinner table is artsy.
But the pool is just modern cool.
With a touch of the irreverent.
This is not Mexican folk art (I think).
Everywhere Once 
Are you in Mexico now? Anywhere near Oaxaca…..? Great photos, especially #1. I love the folks sitting in the eye sockets.
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We are indeed in Mexico now, but in Merdia for the next several days. We’re heading to Oaxaca in a couple of weeks or so.
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I had never heard of the place! I will definitely stop there when I’m back in Valladolid.
Enjoy Merida (that’s where I live when I’m not in France!). If I may, here are a few advice on where to go while you’re there but I’m sure you’ll find other hidden treasures too!
https://lespetitspasdejuls.wordpress.com/2012/12/15/a-stroll-of-strange-facts/
https://lespetitspasdejuls.wordpress.com/2012/12/11/my-mothers-first-stop-in-mexico-the-sinkholes-of-yucatan/
https://lespetitspasdejuls.wordpress.com/2012/12/26/its-a-kind-of-magic/
Have fun!
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Wonderful! We spent a few days in Valladolid but missed this wonderful home/museum. Thank you for sharing your photos. I hope we can get back one day to see this. Valladolid was one of our favorite cities in Mexico (so far!)
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Your posts and photos are so fabulous that I want to visit all these places. What’s more, we probably will! Thanks
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We’ve just come back fromValladolid and I’m so sad I missed visiting this house. It’s on the list for next time.
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Nice post. Thank you for the info. Keep it up.
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