At a dimly lit dinner party in Juárez, a waiter in a starched shirt poured mezcal into hand-blown glasses as an artist debated the merits of chaos versus control. The conversation spiraled from Diego Rivera to NFTs, crescendoing when someone pulled a curtain to reveal an oil painting of a woman—her gaze just as riveting as the conversation at hand. This is Mexico City Art Week: theatrical, unpredictable, and always a little intoxicating. This year’s fair is expected to be its grandest yet. The big players—Zsona Maco and Feria Material—are must-sees. Local galleries like OMR, Galeria Mascota, and La Metropolitana are joined by international heavyweights like Cadogan and Pace Gallery. Yet, it can be the spontaneous moments and lesser-known galleries that steal the show. A secret studio visit in Santa María la Ribera, a provocative sculpture in a former mansion, a late-night pop-up in a cantina—it's all happening from February 5-9, 2025. This A-Z guide is your ticket to the week’s most compelling corners: the shows, the surprises, and the spots to sip, savor, and soak it all in. Welcome to Mexico City Art Week 2025, best enjoyed with an open mind and a strong drink in hand.
Earthling; Life through Earth marks the first solo gallery exhibition by Laura Enriquez Chávez and Asuncion Enriquez Chávez, blending traditional Oaxacan craft with surreal animism. Curated by Elise Durbecq, the show expands the Los Tepalcates’ style beyond cookware, introducing lamps, tables, and vessels that merge technical mastery with humor. Accompanying their ceramics, Nanashy Mauro’s small oil paintings explore the absurdity of animals in human spaces—parrots in convenience stores, coyotes near yoga studios. Featuring reptiles, land mammals, birds, and sea creatures, the exhibition reimagines folklore through expressive, exquisitely detailed forms.
Opening February 9,
long last happy brings Ugo Rondinone’s exploration of nature’s celestial forces to Arte Abierto. Inspired by the sun, moon, and rainbow, the exhibition features monumental sculptures, interactive works, and a public engagement project developed with children across Mexico. For decades, Rondinone has drawn on nature as a space for solace, regeneration, and spiritual connection. Here, his luminous forms transform the gallery into a meditative environment, blurring the boundaries between the mystical and the everyday.
Artsy Nights, in collaboration with Dorado, presents Zsona Maco’s official party, bringing together art, music, and nightlife in one electrifying event. This year’s edition features an unforgettable lineup headlined by the legendary Honey Dijon, whose genre-defying sets have made her a global icon in house and electronic music. Known for curating immersive experiences, Artsy Nights transforms Centro Citibanamex into a pulsating dance floor, blending cutting-edge visuals, high-energy performances, and a crowd that bridges the worlds of art and music. As one of the most anticipated events of the week, this festival is where the art crowd lets loose.
Visual artist Marilou Poncin’s
One Way Mirror transforms Audette’s trendy handbag boutique into an introspective playground where perception is both a tool and a question. Supported by Paris’s Spiaggia Librera, this collaboration blurs the boundaries between contemporary art and cutting-edge design, creating a space where visitors reflect on their roles as observers.
BY Galería de Arquitectura presents
Alberto Kalach: The Great Projects and the Small Actions as part of Art Week 2025, an exhibition showcasing 40 years of his architectural work through sketchbooks filled with technical drawings, notes, and observations. Over the course of a week, new pages will be revealed daily, turning the gallery into a living archive of his evolving ideas.
CC-Tapis debuts a new collection by Eny Lee Parker within the iconic Casa-Estudio Max Cetto, an architectural landmark. Curated by Studio 84, the installation brings together Flos archive pieces and furniture from UNNO Gallery, creating a dialogue between design, innovation, and history. The exhibition invites visitors to experience a space where architecture meets art, offering a rare opportunity to explore contemporary design within Cetto’s celebrated studio house.
Mud, myth, and memory take center stage in
LADI BEÑE , Ana Hernández’s first solo exhibition at Campeche. At its core is the
Son del Pez Espada , a Zapotec ritual dance honoring the swordfish as the creator of the first day—traditionally performed by men but reclaimed by Hernández in a video performance filmed by Binnizá photographer Luvia Lazo. The exhibition brings together a sawfish sculpture encrusted with gold, canvases painted with water and soil, and a meditation on mud as a substance deeply woven into indigenous traditions.
Colector presents
Porous Bodies / Cuerpos Porosos , the first Mexico exhibition by Melania Toma, an Italian artist gaining international acclaim. Having exhibited at Saatchi Gallery, Whitechapel Gallery, and the Royal Academy of Arts, Toma brings an immersive installation exploring the human body as an interconnected ecosystem where myth, poetry, and nature converge. With past residencies at Casa Wabi and the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, her work navigates hybrid femininity, interconnectedness, and personal reinvention.
Concordia Studio debuts in Mexico City with
Peso Del Peligro , a solo exhibition by Mexican-American artist Paulina Freifeld. Curated by Danielle Juliao and Martin Isaza, the show weaves themes of extinction, survival, and displacement. Inspired by her family’s history as refugees who sought safety in Mexico after fleeing Europe, Freifeld’s work draws on an extensive photographic archive captured by her grandfather and great-grandfather. The exhibition unfolds in a repurposed warehouse—formerly a Nissan car parts store. Adding to the dialogue, the architectural renovation by BATLLE + sig features a striking bullseye window by Pedro Reyes, described as a “portal for focused viewing,” framing the city through a lens of reflection and critique.
Design Hotels returns to Mexico City Art Week with a curated lineup of culinary and cocktail experiences in collaboration with Grupo Habita and Drift Hotels. The program includes a private brunch at Museo Anahuacalli featuring Chef Saúl Carranza of Hotel Escondido and mixologist Alexis Soler from Drift Nashville. At Zsona Maco, Bistró Humano from Hotel Humano will present a pop-up restaurant led by Chef Marion Chateau. Additionally, at Feria MAterial a lounge designed by Ago Projects will feature dishes by Chef Enid Vélez of Círculo Mexicano and cocktails by Soler.
Edificio para Artistas
Marking the first anniversary of PARA A,
DUPLEX brings together five Latin American artists in a site-specific exhibition at Edificio para Artistas—the only collaboration between Luis Barragán and Max Cetto. This historic space will be transformed with an architectural intervention by Martín Luque, whose light-based installation connects the building’s interiors while remaining visible from the street. Each artist navigates the intersection of identity and place: Porfirio Gutiérrez reinterprets Zapotec symbols through the lens of California modernism; Valeria Maggi translates the natural world into vivid compositions; Matías Paradela examines Bolivian political iconography through gas tanks; Claudio Mansour captures Oaxaca’s Vela de las Intrépidas in a single, arresting image; and César Rangel debuts a 2.5-meter-wide work using his self-developed “albigraphy” technique.
Designer Eduardo Rivas opens his Roma Norte studio for an appointment-only showroom, offering an intimate look at his evolving body of work. Alongside pieces from his Materia Digital collection—where technology meets artisanal craftsmanship—the artist will preview Mono, his upcoming collection set to debut at Salone in Milan 2025. His work, currently represented by Blackman Cruz and Boon Room, pushes the boundaries of materiality, process, and form. In addition to furniture and objects, the showroom will feature select jewelry pieces from En_Ro, a project that extends ERM’s exploration into wearable design.
EWE Studio invites visitors to explore a curated selection of sculptural lighting pieces. This year’s presentation highlights the Magma series in clear and black, the gravity-defying Cumulo Vertical and Horizontal, and the travertine Estelas—works that merge raw materiality with refined craftsmanship. Known for pushing the boundaries of contemporary Mexican design, EWE’s pieces oscillate between function and sculpture, casting an atmospheric glow that transforms the space.
Since 2013, Material has built a network of initiatives that support and connect contemporary art communities in Mexico and beyond. For the 11th edition of the fair in Mexico City, the event promises to bring together international and local galleries, highlighting emerging and celebrated talent. More than a one-time event, Material creates opportunities for artists, institutions, and audiences to engage in meaningful ways. Jo Dennis’s
A Glass of Absinthe marks her debut in Mexico, presenting paintings on used military tents layered with objects and textures. Her process—intuitive and physical—transforms painting into a record of sensation, where remnants of past actions linger like spectral echoes. Inspired by Picasso’s
Glass of Absinthe , Dennis integrates everyday objects into her works, marrying abstraction with material culture. Through dense layering and gestural spontaneity, Dennis’s paintings become living documents of time, emotion, and experience.
Kasmin presents
H-Dropping , a solo exhibition of new paintings by Lyn Liu at Casa Siza, a gallery and residence designed by Álvaro Siza. Spanning all three exhibition spaces, Liu’s 11-piece series explores contradictory and nonfunctioning states of being, weaving psychological tension and the uncanny into her distinctive visual language. The exhibition is accompanied by a limited-edition artist’s book published by Kasmin Books, featuring original text by Jenny Wu.
South Korean artist Haegue Yang explores global rituals and craft traditions in
Arcane Abstractions . Designed as a ritualistic passage, the works and materials on show at kurimanzutto are arranged in a symmetrical layout. Key pieces reinterpret ritualistic straw objects from Japan, Korea, and Slavic cultures, alongside an exploration of indigenous paper traditions.
La Metropolitana announces an unprecedented collaboration with Marina Abramović, one of contemporary art’s most influential figures.
Elephant in the Room , a series of furniture pieces, merges Abramović’s conceptual vision with La Metropolitana’s design expertise, creating works that challenge the boundaries between art and function. Rooted in social, cultural, and environmental discourse, the collection reflects a shared commitment to dialogue through design.
Shifting Grounds at LagoAlgo tackles big issues with sharp focus—human impact on the environment, migration, identity, and the systems that keep history on repeat. The exhibition brings together a powerhouse lineup of artists and collectives, including Adel Abdessemed, Julius von Bismarck, Alicja Kwade, Elmgreen & Dragset, and Troika. With works that challenge, provoke, and question, this group-show digs into the consequences of action and inaction, offering a timely critique of the structures shaping our world today.
The Land of the Sun by Salah Elmur at Mariane Ibrahim brings together portraits of everyday life shaped by the artist’s own history and memories. His work features recurring figures—peasants, fishermen, and laborers—set in a world that is both personal and universal. Rooted in Sudan, but influenced by his experiences in Kenya and Egypt, Elmur’s paintings move beyond national borders, capturing a sense of shared identity and Pan-African connection.
MASA and Luhring Augustine team up for their second collaborative exhibition, bringing together artists and designers from both galleries. Installed throughout MASA’s historic Mexico City space, the show pairs three Luhring Augustine artists—Eva LeWitt, Pipilotti Rist, and Diego Singh—with three Mexico-based creatives from MASA’s roster—Alma Allen, Héctor Esrawe, and Renata Petersen. The result is a cross-cultural dialogue where materials, forms, and ideas intersect in unexpected ways.
Pájara , an interdisciplinary exhibition led by anthropologist Josly Medina and curator Patricia Pietri, immerses viewers in the living memories of Barlovento, Venezuela’s most emblematic Afro-descendant region. Blurring the line between reality and imagination,
Pájara unfolds through photography, textile art, and oral histories, capturing a culture where memory is sung, danced, and woven into daily life. Organized in two chapters, Canto and Nido, the exhibition honors the women of Barlovento—keepers of tradition and voices of resilience. From the songs of washerwomen to the intricate stories braided into hair,
Pájara is a sensory tribute to a land that sings, resists, and dreams.
Housed in a striking volcanic stone structure designed by Diego Rivera, Museo Anahuacalli is a space where past and present intersect. This year, the museum presents
¿Cómo se escribe muerte al sur? , an exhibition featuring Paloma Contreras and Carolina Fusilier. Through their work, both artists explore the tension between landscape, memory, and disappearance. Set against Anahuacalli’s monumental architecture, the exhibition invites visitors to consider the ways in which history is written, erased, and reimagined.
Gabriel Orozco returns to Mexico with his first museum exhibition since 2006. Spanning four floors and extending into the public plaza,
Politécnico Naciona l brings together 300 works that trace Orozco’s ever-evolving approach to material, space, and form. Rather than a linear retrospective, the exhibition is structured around the artist’s ongoing inquiry into the boundaries between art and life. Across multiple mediums and decades, Orozco’s work continues to challenge how we see, make, and define art.
NARANJO 141 presents
An Indispensable Thing , a two-artist exhibition featuring Carrie Rudd and Lola Stong-Brett. The show highlights their distinct approaches to painting—Rudd’s work gives form to personal experience through layered investigations, while Stong-Brett’s gestural brushwork explores themes of longing and emotion. Despite their differences, both artists treat painting as more than a medium; it’s their essential mode of expression.
PEANA presents
Erizados sus contornos con navajas , Naomi Rincón Gallardo’s first solo exhibition at the gallery and the Mexican premiere of
Eclipse . Part of her
Tzitzimime Trilogy (2021–2023), the video reimagines the ancient Nahua belief that during an eclipse, celestial demons descend to devour humanity. Mythical creatures tied to death, sacrifice, and dismemberment emerge as the moon overtakes the sun, set against a landscape reflecting Mexico’s ongoing cycles of violence and resistance. While
Eclipse takes center stage, the exhibition also draws from
Verses of Filth (2021) and
Sonnet of Vermin (2022), expanding on Rincón Gallardo’s world of bastardized tzitzimimes and their underworld companions.
Trayectos reimagines how to navigate the city during Art Week, mapping out an alternative cultural route through Juárez, Tabacalera, Roma, and San Miguel Chapultepec. Developed by Proyectos Públicos, the initiative connects five distinctive venues—General Prim, Barcelona, Hotel Reforma, Casa Margarita, and Rebollar—through an interdisciplinary program spanning contemporary art, literature, performance, sound, architecture, and design. With recommendations from over 20 artists and creatives, Trayectos guides visitors to unexpected encounters and overlooked spaces. The route can be explored through free bus tours, bicycle rides, or guided walks, offering an immersive way to experience Mexico City’s cultural and architectural landscape.
Artists take the lead at Salón ACME, bringing together 80 participants from across the world. This year’s edition, with Veracruz as the guest state, spans multiple genres showcasing a wide range of works. Hosted at Proyectos Públicos in Juárez, the fair also features a series of talks and discussions that deepen the dialogue around contemporary art. Created by artists for artists, Salón ACME has become a key platform for rising talent, offering visibility and critical engagement in Mexico’s art scene.
Back for its fourth edition, Siempre Sí continues its hybrid approach, blending an exhibition salon with its signature party. Held at Taller Nacional in Juárez, the platform spotlights national artists and designers, cementing itself as a fixture on the art week calendar. This year’s exhibition,
UMBRALES, presents new and previously unseen works from 15 artists, designers, and studios, showcasing a range of practices across contemporary art and design.
Founded by art world insiders Yuna Cabon and Misa Maria, THIRD BORN debuts in Roma Norte with
Crossing the Chasm , an exhibition exploring shifts in medium, materiality, and conceptual depth. Opening February 7, the show reflects on societal uncertainty and the challenges of navigating uncharted creative territory. Featured artists include Erin Jane Nelson, Frédérique Lucien, Annabeth Marks, Marián Roma, Zazil Barba, Anna de Castro Barbosa, Juan Manuel Salas, and Loucia Carlier.
Luia Corsini’s exhibition distills Luis Barragán’s iconic Casa Pedregal into a series of works rooted in Mexican architecture and textiles. The artist’s 20-plus visits to Casa Pedregal honed her focus on its textures, light, and the intangible qualities of Barragán’s architecture. Steps away at Tetetlán,
Texto showcases Corsini’s affinity for natural dyeing techniques and exploration of contemporary craft.
Unique Design X returns with a fresh set of collectible designs and functional art at Expo Reforma alongside Material Art Fair. This year’s edition,
Ceci N’est Pas du Design – This Is Not Design , challenges conventional definitions of design with highlights including ATRA’s
ECHOES OF TOMORROW , an immersive installation imagining a post-human world reclaimed by nature, and a solo show by Garance Vallée, presented by Almine Rech and Unno Gallery. Carpenters Workshop Gallery features works by Vicenzo De Cotiis, Ingrid Donat, Maarten Baas, Rick Owens, and Nacho Carbonell, while special projects include a pop-up bookstore with Casa Bosques and
Apartamento Magazine, and a botanical installation by Xinu and Ewe Studio.
Latin America's premier art fair, Zsona Maco, is set to dazzle once again with a stellar lineup of over 200 exhibitors from 25 countries, including renowned galleries such as Sean Kelly (New York), OMR (Mexico City), and YOD Gallery (Tokyo). Following a record-breaking attendance of 81,000 visitors in 2024, this year's edition anticipates an even larger turnout and expanded programming in its Design, Antiques and Photo and Books sections.
