Grandes Maestros del Arte Popular Mexicano

This exhibition showcases textiles, ceramics, wood carvings, and works on paper. Together, they represent the work developed through the generations by great masters of each technique, coming from across the regions of Mexico. Illustrating Mexican arte popular, these pieces register the coexistence of Mesoamerican, Spanish, Arabic, and Filipino cultural sources within the Mexican territory throughout the centuries.

Presented in Americas Society’s new library and archives exhibition space, the selection comes from the collection of Fomento Cultural Citibanamex. Created in 1996, the program is aimed at improving the work conditions of the great masters and aiding in the development of their artistic, technical, and business skills with the goal of uplifting the artists and their communities, through collections, exhibitions, and professional development.

The exhibition will be on display from June 8 to July 30, 2022.

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Curated by Candida Fernandez, with exhibition design by Agustin Schang.