Casa Besign
This ancient Porfirian-era mansion – once the home of 1940s actress María Arroyo – has been transformed by the hands of dozens of artists. Interior decorators, fine artists, painters, woodworkers and even a poet have made tiny corners of the house their own, imbuing the space with a wildly eclectic look and surprises around every corner. Some took a traditional approach – including antiques and Puebla talavera pottery – while others opted for sleek modernity. Now the house at 917 Reforma is an ambling and grandiose art gallery, displaying the work of local geniuses.