BOHEMIAN: Condesa, an oasis in the middle of stressed-out Mexico City is home to the artists, musicians, novelists and filmmakers who give Mexico its global identity. (Don Bartletti / LAT)
FUSION: Traditional design mixes with modernism in the Condesa area. (Don Bartletti / LAT)
GROWTH MAGNET: Old and new traditions share space in Mexico City, where a vendor sets up in the Condesa district. The Torre Mayor, Latin Americas largest skyscraper, towers above. (Don Bartletti / LAT)
TRANQUIL: Casa Modotti, a pie-shaped building where Tina Modotti, the famous photographer, actress and muse of Edward Weston lived, was near the heart of Bohemian Condesa in the 20’s and 30’s. (Don Bartletti / LAT)