Visual Wonderland Unraveled
Mukesh Kumar
| 25-03-2025

· Travel Team
Welcome Lykkers, to a journey through Mexico City’s dynamic art scene in 2025! The city has emerged as a global art capital, with its upcoming Zona Maco art fair set to captivate collectors, curators, and artists from around the world.
In this guide, we explore nine unmissable exhibitions that showcase the diverse and cutting-edge art landscape of Mexico City.
1. Teresa Solar Abboud, “Tu sombra sustituida” at Travesía Cuatro
Dates: Feb. 4–Apr. 25
Immerse yourself in Teresa Solar Abboud’s captivating sculptures that blur the lines between static objects and living entities.
Using high-temperature clay, resin, and metal, Solar Abboud’s works at Travesía Cuatro invite viewers to engage physically with forms symbolizing movement and transformation.
2. Jo Dennis, “A Glass of A” at JO-HS
Dates: Feb. 4–Mar. 29
Experience Jo Dennis’ mixed-media artworks on salvaged tent fabric that explore themes of memory, ruination, and impermanence. Dennis’ paintings carry the echoes of past events, inviting viewers to reflect on the intersection of material culture and human experience.
3. Pedro Friedeberg, “simetrías y puntos de fuga – 70 años de creación” at Saenger Galería
Dates: Through Mar. 29
Delve into the surreal world of Pedro Friedeberg, where intricate patterns and whimsical structures collide in a celebration of the artist’s seven decades of creativity. From labyrinthine compositions to iconic pieces like the Hand Chair, Friedeberg’s exhibition at Saenger Galería is a must-see retrospective.
4. “Visual Echoes” at Proyecto H
Dates: Feb. 4–28
Explore the dialogue between abstraction, materiality, and perception in a group show featuring Daniel Adolfo, Álvaro Borobio, Marta Moreno, and Javier Sánchez. “Visual Echoes” at Proyecto H unveils a dynamic exchange of artistic practices that resonate in layered, textured artworks.
5. Yngve Holen at Galerie Nordenhake
Dates: Feb. 4–Mar. 15
Witness Yngve Holen’s transformative sculptures that dismantle industrial objects to reveal the quiet omnipresence of technology in our lives. Holen’s artworks at Galerie Nordenhake challenge viewers to reconsider the relationship between humans and the objects that define modern existence.
6. Yann Gerstberger, “2 Feet in 1 Bucket of Ice” at OMR
Dates: Feb. 4–Apr. 5
Journey through Yann Gerstberger’s vibrant, textured compositions that blend textile art with influences ranging from pre-Columbian motifs to street art. “2 Feet in 1 Bucket of Ice” at OMR presents a surreal exploration of craft and materiality, inviting viewers to engage with playful narratives and vivid colors.
7. Magali Lara, “Robar lo que me pertenece” at Galería RGR
Dates: Feb. 5–29
Delve into Magali Lara’s exploration of feminine intimacy and agency through paintings, artist books, and installations that challenge societal norms. With a focus on the fragility of memory and the erosion of identity, Lara’s exhibition at Galería RGR invites viewers to reflect on narratives of power and perception.
8. Naomi Rincón Gallardo, “Their Silhouettes Bristled with Razors” at PEANA
Dates: Feb. 3–Mar. 29
Immerse yourself in the politically charged video work of Naomi Rincón Gallardo, where Indigenous futurism and narratives converge in a mythological universe. “Their Silhouettes Bristled with Razors” at PEANA challenges traditional narratives through surreal storytelling and visual exploration.
9. “MASA x Luhring Augustine Vol. 2” at MASA Galeria
Dates: Feb. 5–Mar. 29
Experience the dialogue between contemporary art and collectible design in a collaborative exhibition featuring artists from Luhring Augustine and MASA Galeria. “MASA x Luhring Augustine Vol. 2” showcases contrasting yet interconnected works that explore the intersections of material, form, and concept.
Take this guide as your passport to Mexico City’s vibrant art scene, where creativity knows no bounds and innovation thrives. Join us on a journey of exploration and inspiration as we uncover the rich tapestry of contemporary art in one of the world’s most dynamic cultural hubs. Viva el arte!