Enrique Canales (1936–2007), born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, was a technologist, editor, political analyst, painter, and sculptor.
He had long stays in Brasil and the United States; in his journeys he found the diversity which has been projected in his work.
Canales Santos was also director and counselor in the most important companies from Monterrey, specially in the technology's development.
On May 29, 2007, the Mexican artist received the 2007 Crystal Award from the Museo de Vidrio in the framework of the celebration of the fifteenth anniversary as a cultural space in Monterrey, Mexico, for his work developed in glass.
[3] He was awarded the 'Medal of Civic Merit' "Presea Estado de Nuevo León" in the field of art in May 2007.