A Must for Mexico City's Art Week: The Unmissable February Experience

Every year, during the first week of February, Mexico's capital transforms into the epicenter of contemporary art with the arrival of Latin America's most important art fairs. With galleries, artists, and collectors from around the world, these events offer a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in creativity, explore new trends, and discover the boldest artistic proposals.

Publication date
8th of january 2025

Zona MACO

16 Founded by Zélika García and under the artistic direction of Direlia Lazo, ZONAMACO presents, in its 21st edition, more than 125 galleries from 29 countries selected by an International Committee, as well as workshops and conversations with renowned artists.

For this 2025, the fair will be held from February 5 to 9 at Centro Citibanamex and will feature a dynamic program of contemporary art, design, photography and antiques, reaffirming its position as the largest and most influential international art platform in Latin America. We highlight the modern art section with iconic works of the avant-garde movements and their cultural impact. zsonamaco.com

Salon ACME

This is its 12th edition and will be held at the Public Projects space (Gral. Prim 30, Juarez). It will feature works by artists from Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Spain, United States, Canada, China, Korea and Japan, among others.

Salón ACME 2025 will take place from February 6 to 9, 2025 and will have Veracruz as guest state, curated by Rafael Toriz (Xalapa, 1983), essayist, curator and cultural critic, who will present the exhibition “Contornos de una barca alucinada” (Contours of a hallucinated boat). In addition to talks with international artists and a program of celebrations that will include La Fiesta del Viernes.

Material

Celebrating its 11th volume, it is the most beloved contemporary art fair in Latin America. It is also held during the week of art in February at Expo Reforma. In addition to exhibitions of national and international artists, there are talks, screenings, performances and even children’s activities.

You can see the works of more than 200 artists and up to 38 exhibitors. In addition to the fair, exhibitions are organized around it in different galleries and independent spaces in the city; there are even outdoor exhibitions. It is worth mentioning that Expo Reforma offers a gastronomic space and organizes activities such as tastings and artistic presentations.

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