Mexico City, a metropolis with artistic veins running through its colonial streets and modernist structures, is set to become the world’s creative epicenter from February 3-9, 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a contemporary art enthusiast, or just someone craving inspiration, Mexico City Art Week offers an electrifying mix of gallery exhibitions, international fairs, and vibrant cultural events. Here’s how to navigate it like an insider.
Polanco: Where Global Meets Local
Zona Maco (Feb 5-9): Latin America’s Art Giant
The beating heart of Mexico City Art Week is Zona Maco, the continent’s largest art fair. Now in its 21st edition, it welcomes 200 galleries from 29 countries, presenting an expertly curated mix of established and emerging artists.
Highlights include:
kurimanzutto’s booth featuring Mexican icons Abraham Cruzvillegas, Gabriel Orozco, and Damián Ortega.
OMR’s impressive sculptures by Claudia Comte, Alicja Kwade, and Gabriel Rico.
Debut presentations from up-and-coming galleries like Alejandra Topete Gallery, spotlighting Randy Shull’s textile-infused painting explorations.
Museo Jumex: A Gabriel Orozco Retrospective
A stone’s throw from Zona Maco, Museo Jumex presents its highly anticipated Gabriel Orozco retrospective, Politécnico Nacional (Feb 1 – Aug 3, 2025). This marks the artist’s first major Mexican museum exhibition in nearly two decades, showcasing 300 works—including his famed La DS (1993), a sliced and reassembled Citroën car, and Four Bicycles (There Is Always One Direction) (1994).
Where to Eat in Polanco
Entremar: An essential seafood stop.
El Turix: The city’s best cochinita pibil tacos.
Pujol: Mexico’s two-Michelin-starred gastronomic temple.
San Miguel Chapultepec: The Power of Galleries
kurimanzutto: Haegue Yang’s Arcane Abstractions
Founded in 1999 under the guidance of Gabriel Orozco, kurimanzutto is synonymous with Mexico City’s contemporary art boom. This year, Korean artist Haegue Yang presents Arcane Abstractions (Feb 8 – Apr 5, 2025), merging sculpture and mixed media with archival pieces from local artisans.
Emerging Galleries to Watch
Alejandra Topete Gallery: A debut space showcasing textile-based narratives from Cuba and West Africa.
LABOR: Featuring Étienne Chambaud’s surreal sculptural installations, including equine bronzes and neon-lit apostrophes.
Galería RGR: A solo show by Magali Lara, celebrating her four-decade journey through Mexican feminist painting.
Where to Refuel in San Miguel Chapultepec
- SAINT: A coffee shop with gourmet sandwiches.
- Mari Gold: The best Indian-Mexican fusion in town.
- El Mirador: A classic cantina with mezcal-fueled conversations.
Roma & Condesa: The Avant-Garde Hubs
OMR: Yann Gerstberger’s Tactile Canvases
Housed in a stunning brutalist building, OMR showcases Yann Gerstberger’s latest experimentations in hand-dyed cotton fiber paintings, 2 Feet in 1 Bucket of Ice (Feb 4 – Apr 5, 2025).
Galerie Nordenhake & KÖNIG GALERIE
- Galerie Nordenhake presents Yngve Holen’s futuristic, posthuman sculptures.
- KÖNIG GALERIE features Xiyao Wang’s energetic abstract compositions.
Where to Eat in Roma & Condesa
- Lardo: A Mediterranean oasis with a stellar wine list.
- Contramar: The best seafood tacos in town.
- El Centenario: For late-night mezcal and mariachi vibes.
Coyoacán: Frida & Diego’s Timeless Legacy
Casa Azul & Museo Anahuacalli
From high-profile retrospectives to hidden gems in artist-run spaces, Mexico City Art Week 2025 is poised to be an unmissable event. Whether you’re diving into Zona Maco’s blue-chip booths, exploring the underground movements of Chapultepec, or savoring mezcal and mole in a Roma cantina, the city’s art scene is a feast for the senses. Pack your sketchbook and let the art lead the way.