Mexico City is buzzing with excitement as Art Week 2025 kicks off. The event promises a vibrant array of openings and performances across the city’s renowned art fairs – Zona Maco, Material, and Salón Acme. Despite political uncertainty and budget cuts, Mexico City’s art scene continues to thrive.
There are numerous under-the-radar exhibitions, performances, and events to check out. Enrique López Llamas’s solo exhibition “El otro protagonista de la noche” at Llano Gallery features sculptures, paintings, and film vignettes. Curated by Gaby Cepeda, it delves into themes of failure, performance, and identity.
Guadalajara-based collective El Arrogante Albino presents “Por invitación” at Vernacular Institute. This five-hour site-specific durational work reflects on institutional hospitality. Emerging artist Anna Hernández debuts her solo show “Ladi Beñe” at Campeche Gallery.
It draws from pre-Hispanic dance rituals and features a sawfish sculpture adorned with mud and gold. Monterrey-based painter Lucía Vidales presents “Pillo y Bebé” at Galería Karen Huber.
Mexico City art week gems
Her paintings explore the tension between innocence and mischief. Carolina Fusilier and Paloma Contreras Lomas explore the concept of death in “¿Cómo se escribe muerte al sur?” at Museo Anahuacalli. The exhibition engages with themes of immortality and Mesoamerican futurism.
Mika Rottenberg’s “Rottenbar” is an immersive art bar/cafe installation at the Olivia Foundation. It features playful, organic forms reminiscent of trees and branches, integrated with reclaimed plastic materials. These shows represent some of the hidden gems within Mexico City’s bustling art week.
They push creative boundaries amidst a complex political and economic landscape. Art lovers can explore the city’s neighborhoods to take in the best contemporary art, cultural highlights, and culinary delights. Zona Maco, Museo Jumex, San Miguel Chapultepec, Roma, and Condesa are all must-visit areas.
Mexico City Art Week 2025 promises an enriching experience with its vast array of artistic offerings. By following a curated itinerary, visitors can ensure they don’t miss a beat during this exciting event.