BLACK FRIDAY: Save up to $1,322 on our trips! Limited spots. Book Now.
  1. Home
  2. North America
  3. Mexico
  4. Mexican Gymnast Alexa Moreno

Mexican Gymnast Alexa Moreno Gets The Art World Rallying Behind Her

Rio Olympics
Rio Olympics | © Pixabay

Mexican representation at the Olympics this year has included a total of 125 athletes across 26 different disciplines, but the one that has caught the attention of the world is Mexicali native, artistic gymnast Alexa Moreno. Now the subject of several paintings and drawings, Alexa Moreno is the only female Mexican gymnast to have participated in the Rio Olympics, alongside her male counterpart, Daniel Corral. The 22-year-old Mexican star first stole the headlines for all the wrong reasons – or rather, her critics did. Bullied for her body shape, size and appearance, images and comments spread about her like wildfire, but not before these beautiful artistic efforts stepped in to put them in their place.

The fantastic Alexa Moreno competing in the beam discipline at Rio 2016

http://instagram.com/p/BJEGB_JjfLO/?tagged=alexamoreno&hl=en
With news outlets around the globe publishing the best pieces of art inspired by the fantastic gymnast Alexa Moreno, here’s The Culture Trip’s round up of the top 20.

1. Mr Luchas

http://instagram.com/p/BJERfBWgQN8/

2. Jose Acosta

http://instagram.com/p/BJBc-aVgWcS/

3. Tania Magni

http://instagram.com/p/BJBX6F8geuf/

4. Vector Art

http://instagram.com/p/BI_yHLWBWmw/

5. Arte de Luna

http://instagram.com/p/BJI3KttggiQ/?taken-by=artepoumian

6. Qucho Monero

http://instagram.com/p/BI_6mdIBvJQ/?taken-by=quchomonero

7. Mauro Albatros

http://instagram.com/p/BJI_4yNDUzt/

8. Fer Leal

http://instagram.com/p/BJIaz5gAXIj/

9. Lily V S

http://instagram.com/p/BJGfc7MgXtP/

10. Carlos Sallas

http://instagram.com/p/BI-sd4NjOmY/

11. Jimena Mora

http://instagram.com/p/BJFNPDhBy5b/

12. Tania

http://instagram.com/p/BJE-y1rj-ay/

13. Malo Art

http://instagram.com/p/BJEkA5YjoZu/

14. Pictoline

http://instagram.com/p/BJEbGUPDAQe/

15. Rene Garcia

http://instagram.com/p/BJCVcjAh_AC/

16. Mónika Chacón

http://instagram.com/p/BJBmkqgh3D9/?taken-by=prncssmnk

17. Artist Unknown

http://instagram.com/p/BJE4f3gAKep/

18. Edina

http://instagram.com/p/BJJ93ikA08-/?tagged=alexamoreno&hl=en

About the author

Yorkshire-born food, drink and travel writer based out of Mexico, you can find my work at Nat Geo, CNN, Extra Crispy and OZY, amongst other publications. Everything Mexico is my niche, but I also dabble in spewing my unsolicited opinions about teabags and pork pies. Find more of my work at northernlauren.com.

If you click on a link in this story, we may earn affiliate revenue. All recommendations have been independently sourced by Culture Trip.

Read Next

Itinerary: Mexico City in 5 Days Guides & Tips

Itinerary: Mexico City in 5 Days
The Story Behind the Mexican Flag See & Do

The Story Behind the Mexican Flag
25 Superstitions and Beliefs Only Mexicans Understand History

25 Superstitions and Beliefs Only Mexicans Understand
The Most Famous Mexicans and How They Made Their Name Film & TV

The Most Famous Mexicans and How They Made Their Name
How to Spend Christmas and New Years in Mexico City See & Do

How to Spend Christmas and New Years in Mexico City
Traditional Mexican Dances You Should Know About Art

Traditional Mexican Dances You Should Know About
10 Influential Songs That Changed the World Music

10 Influential Songs That Changed the World
The Best Books by William Faulkner You Should Read Books

The Best Books by William Faulkner You Should Read
11 Things You Should Never Eat or Drink in Mexico, Ever Guides & Tips

11 Things You Should Never Eat or Drink in Mexico, Ever
Everything You Need to Know About Santa Muerte See & Do

Everything You Need to Know About Santa Muerte
18 Mexican Slang Terms You Need to Know See & Do

18 Mexican Slang Terms You Need to Know
Mexico Citys Best Street Art Locations Art

Mexico City's Best Street Art Locations
close-ad