Jardin del Arte Sullivan (Sullivan Garden of Art), Mexico City

The Sullivan Garden of Art (Jardín del Arte Sullivan) is a vibrant outdoor art fair held every Sunday near the historic center of Mexico City, in a neighborhood called Colonia San Rafael. The roots of this artistic gathering trace back to the 1950s when aspiring young artists faced challenges exhibiting their creations in traditional galleries and shows. To overcome this, they took the initiative to showcase and sell their artworks outside their studios and in local parks.

One of the primary spots for this grassroots art movement was at the base of the "Monumento a la Madre" (Monument to Mothers) in Sullivan Park. Over time, this organic art fair gained popularity, and in 1959, the "Asociación Jardín del Arte," a non-profit civil association affiliated with the Instituto Nacional de la Juventud Mexicana, was formed to support and manage the event.

Since its inception, the Jardín del Arte Sullivan has provided a platform for numerous talented artists. Some of them, like Rodolfo Morales, have gone on to achieve remarkable success in their artistic careers. The fair's impact has been substantial, contributing to the establishment of second and third art markets in the San Ángel neighborhood and attracting a diverse community of around 700 members.