Every February, Zsóna Maco turns Mexico City into a veritable playground for art lovers, collectors, and critics alike. The 2025 edition raises the bar yet again, featuring a lineup that spans continents and disciplines. From crowd-stopping installations to quietly contemplative pieces, Zsóna Maco will be as much a reflection of global trends as it is a showcase of regional talent.
Marielle Plaisir at K Contemporary
Marielle Plaisir, “A World of Utopias VIII,” 2024, acrylic, inks, glitter on canvas, 60 x 60 x 2 inches, courtesy of K Contemporary.
Denver’s K Contemporary known for championing bold, diverse voices, brings the commanding work of Marielle Plaisir to Zsóna Maco. Her pieces explore colonialism, race, and class with a sharp eye for dismantling power structures, using painting, sculpture, and performance to reframe historical narratives. Plaisir, a French-Caribbean artist now based in the U.S., creates multilayered works that confront social domination while offering moments of respite and resilience.
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Anna Egle, Julia Silova, and More at CUT ART
Anna Egle, courtesy of CUT ART.
Anna Egle, courtesy of CUT ART.
CUT ART, a Latvian gallery with a knack for the unexpected, presents a trio of artists who command attention. Julia Silova’s Semantic Satiation uses oil on canvas to explore the dizzying effects of visual repetition. Anna Egle’s Throne blends materials to reimagine symbols of authority, while Tetiana Malinovska collaborates with Cityx.io to present The Core.Metamorphoses, a meeting of both traditional oil painting and digital mediums. A non-profit organization, Cut Art serves as a platform for Latvian and international artists alike.
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Charlie Nesi at Furiosa
Charlie Nesi, “HER 01,” 2025, steel, foam & leather, 200 x 165 x 4 cm, courtesy of Furiosa.
Furiosa, a linchpin of Mexico City’s avant-garde scene, takes viewers on a journey through material and metaphor in Charlie Nesi’s solo show, Homage. Nesi transforms the everyday—sewing, welding, industrial materials—into art that questions societal values and celebrates craft. Working from a garage studio and collaborating with a local atelier, he juxtaposes Arte Povera and Minimalist traditions, creating works that feel raw yet refined.
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Deborah Tarr, Ramón Enrich, and More at Cadogan
Deborah Tarr, “Joshua Tree,” oil on canvas, 126cm x 125cm, courtesy of Cadogan Gallery.
Cadogan, a cornerstone on the London gallery scene, brings a thoughtful collection of works to this year’s Zsóna Maco. This year’s lineup is set to include pieces by Deborah Tarr, Ramón Enrich, and Adeline de Monseignat, among others. Don’t miss standout works by Nuria Maria—the Dutch artist’s abstracts are studies in light, memory, and emotion, blending color and movement to capture the ephemeral.
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Fiker Solomon and Sanaa Gateja at Afriart Gallery
Fiker Solomon, “My little heaven II,” 2024, cotton yarn, jute, palm leaf matt, 135 x 95 centimeters, courtesy of the artist and Afriart Gallery.
Fiker Solomon, “Freedom and growth III,” 2024, Jute, palm leaves and shells, 140 x 100 centimeters, courtesy of the artist and Afriart Gallery.
Based in Kampala, Afriart Gallery brings powerful narratives from the African continent to Mexico City. Ethiopian artist Fiker Solomon’s intricately woven tapestries, crafted from natural fibers like jute and sisal, celebrate texture and experimentation. Sanaa Gateja, affectionately known as Uganda’s “Bead King,” transforms discarded paper into elegant mixed-media works. This booth celebrates the gallery’s commitment to showcasing Africa’s rich artistic narratives.
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Natasha Das, Yael Medrez Pier, and Antonio Santin at Marc Straus
Yael Medrez Pier, “Ixchel,” 2024, oil on aluminum panel, 48 x 48 inches, courtesy of the artist and Marc Straus.
Yael Medrez Pier, “Ixchel II,” 2023, oil on aluminum panel, 48 x 48 inches, courtesy of the artist and Marc Straus.
A staple of Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Marc Straus is set to deliver a diverse and compelling display at this year’s fair. You’ll find Natasha Das’s personal, narrative-driven works and Antonio Santín’s hyper-realistic explorations of texture anchor this booth and paintings by Yael Medrez Pier. Known for its razor-sharp curation, the gallery consistently highlights artists who provoke thought and conversation. This presentation is no exception, promising a range of works that will intrigue and inspire.
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Andrés Anza, Turiya Magadlela, and Sepideh Salehi at Anna Marra Gallery
Andrés Anza, “Open-flow,” 2024, courtesy of Anna Marra Gallery.
Based in Rome, Anna Marra Gallery has a keen sensibility for exhibitions that ask us to ponder memory, identity, and place. Since its founding in 2014, the gallery has specialized in Italian and international artists who push the boundaries of mixed media and narrative art. At Zsóna Maco, Anna Marra Gallery is expected to extend its sharp curatorial approach further presenting the work of Andrés Anza, Turiya Magadlela, and Sepideh Salehi. Featuring a selection of works that highlight its commitment to bridging the conceptual and the tactile, this booth is a must-visit for collectors and art enthusiasts alike.
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Pachi Muruchu and Livien Yin at Micki Meng
Pachi Muruchu, “Luces de esperanza, sombras de recuerdo (Ayni),” 2021, crayon, colored pencil, amate, and collage on paper, 8 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches, courtesy of Micki Meng.
Micki Meng, always one to spark curiosity, presents the work of Pachi Muruchu and Livien Yin. Muruchu’s exploration of identity and heritage complements and contrasts with Yin’s nuanced dialogue between historical and contemporary perspectives. This is a booth that feels deeply considered—each piece invites a second look, a closer examination.
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