Grilles, floors, sculptures... the imprint of Toledo

04 MIN 30 SEC

Erika P. Bucio

Mexico City (October 29, 2025) - 9:30 PM

Francisco Toledo never abandoned his interest in the applied arts; his imagination was reflected, for example, in the railings of several buildings.

Francisco Toledo never abandoned his interest in the applied arts; his imagery was reflected, for example, in the ironwork of several buildings. Credit: Jalil Olmedo / Courtesy of Daniel Brena

The book 'Francisco Toledo, A tour of Oaxaca', by Daniel Brena, reveals the genius of the artist as he walks through the streets of the city.

The book "Francisco Toledo, A Journey Through Oaxaca," by Daniel Brena, reveals the artist's genius as he walks through the city streets. Credit: Marcel Ríus / Courtesy of Daniel Brena

The architectural legacy of the Juchiteco painter.

The architectural legacy of the Juchitán painter. Credit: Graphic: Virginia García / REFORMA

Door designed by Toledo for the Expendio Tradición restaurant in Oaxaca. Credit: Jaime Navarro / Courtesy of Daniel Brena

Tiles created by Toledo for the Graphic Arts Institute of Oaxaca (IAGO).

Tiles created by Toledo for the Institute of Graphic Arts of Oaxaca (IAGO). Credit: Fausto Nahúm / Courtesy Daniel Brena

Toledo working on the dome of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca (MACO), now MACCO. Credit: Marcela Taboada / Courtesy of Daniel Brena

Although there is no museum dedicated to the Juchitecan artist Francisco Toledo (1940-2019) in his state, his work is integrated into the architecture of the City of Oaxaca in railings, sculptures, stained glass and domes of various buildings.