The Fine Art of Exhibiting Many of Mexico’s contemporary art galleries are rated among the most important in the region and several have an international presence. Each has its own unmistakable voice. Mexico’s vast cultural wealth isn’t limited to its most deeply rooted traditions but also extends to the contemporary art expressions that have lent it its own unique identity over the last century, an identity that has found its voice in the hands of talented curators. From the selection of works by Mexican talents to those of artists from other countries, the level of professionalism of Mexico’s curators has given rise to galleries and exhibition centers that have earned international recognition. It was during the last quarter of the 20th century that Mexico managed to position itself on the international art gallery and museum circuit, where it continues to consolidate its reputation as a showcase for contemporary art. The list of Mexican galleries is a long one but some of the more successful projects include Eds, Patricia Conde, Altiplano, Arróniz Arte Contemporáneo, Proyectos Monclova, Kurimanzutto, Labor, Nina Menocal, Yautepec, Fifty24Mx, OMR, Vértigo, Curro & Poncho, Diéresis, Myto and Alfredo Ginocchio. Let’s take a gander at some of the ones based in Mexico City. Fifty24Mx This gallery has become a firm favorite among the increasing number of cultural options on the stately Roma district’s art corridor. An offshoot of the Fifty24 San Francisco project, Fifty24Mx has shown the work of artists of the stature of Estevan Oriol, Pedro Friedeberg, Peter Kennard, Elisa Malo, Meredith Dittmar and Acamonchi, among other well-known names in the world of contemporary art. One of its distinguishing marks is its focus on the handiwork of the artist and the originality with which he intervenes his materials of choice, as opposed to mere symbolic representations of an object taken out of context. Yautepec This project is directly linked to Alexis Maya, who has earned a name on the contemporary art market. Founded by Daniel Elbahara and Brett W. Schultz, in the six years since it opened its doors it has taken calculated risks in a bid to appeal to a broad public, coming up with an attractive portfolio that includes lesser known works by emerging talents, balanced out by pieces by more established artists. Its walls have been graced by the likes of Aníbal Catalán, Calixto Ramírez and Alexis Mata, to name just a few. yau.mx Proyectos Monclova José García founded Proyectos Monclova in 2005 in the Roma Norte district and has consistently selected examples of contemporary art that have enabled it to get a foothold in Mexico’s gallery circuit in Mexico, to the point where it is now a familiar name on the country’s contemporary art scene. In 2012, the artists Teófilo Cohen and David Trabulsi joined García, broadening the gallery’s horizons and allowing it to further its mission of catapulting its artists to international acclaim and with them Proyectos Monclova as a gallery that promotes research and art of an export standard. proyectosmonclova OMR Three decades in the business of hunting down and selecting works of art and curating exhibitions have established OMR as one of the most prestigious galleries in the country. Patricia Ortiz Monasterio and Jaime Riestra have remained true to their calling to promote independent art that is or has the potential to be significant in national and international art circles. In addition to its exhibition space, OMR has its own bookstore, library and research studio to encourage artists and the public at large to acquire a greater appreciation of contemporary art. galeriaomr NINA MENOCAL The Nina Menocal Gallery began life as the Ninart Gallery in the thriving Roma district and has been setting the bar since the early nineties when Menocal became the first gallerist to treat Mexican spectators to the work of contemporary Cuban artists. The gallery later opened its walls and floors to photographs and videos, paintings and installation art by artists from Mexico and other Latin American countries, generally young, up and coming talents that are trying to carve out a place in Mexico’s art circuits. In 2008, Menocal’s dedication to her profession was acknowledged when her name was featured on the list of owners and managers of the world’s 30 leading art galleries published in the book Women Gallerists in the 20th and 21st Centuries Now located in the city’s San Miguel Chapultepec district, artists like Arturo Cuenca, René Francisco, Omar Torres and Carlos Aguirre have shown here. ninamenocal
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