This week in Mexico City, the thrilling 11th edition of Material Art Fair will radiate throughout the halls of Expo Reforma, on view February 6-9. Embracing 72 exhibitors hailing from 20 countries, the contemporary art spectacle illuminates more Latin American spaces and creatives than ever before.
Situated ideally in the dynamic Juárez neighborhood, the fair’s Opening Night event on February 6 will usher in an era of pioneering, courageous voices and programs in the global art landscape. Visitors can look forward to special presentations from Ceramica Suro (Guadalajara, Mexico); School of Art and Design at the Roberto Garza; Sada Center, UDEM (Monterrey, Mexico); and Whitechapel Gallery (London, United Kingdom).
Material Art Fair’s Deep Commitment to the Region’s Creative Energy
The 10th Edition of Material Art Fair; Courtesy of Material Art Fair.
“Over half of the exhibitors in our 11th edition hail from Latin America, highlighting the fair’s deep commitment to celebrating the region’s creative energy while fostering connections with the rest of the world,” said Brett Schultz, Director of Material Art Fair. “It’s a reflection of how contemporary art across the Americas continues to evolve and capture increasing attention.”
“Over half of the exhibitors in our 11th edition hail from Latin America,”
Brett Schultz
The fair’s latest edition was organized by a diverse Selection Committee with standouts Beatriz López (Instituto de Visión, Bogotá/New York), Christopher Rivera (EMBAJADA, San Juan), and Francisco Cordero-Oceguera (Lodos, Mexico City). Interlacing the rich contemporary art scene of Latin America and the world’s most forward-thinking creatives, a riveting presentation unfolds over two sweeping floors.
First Time Exhibitors and Art Week Programming Highlights in Mexico City
Shirley Villavicencio Pizango, “The Silence Between Your Words”; Courtesy of the artist and Ginzberg + Tzu (Lima_Madrid).
Visitors will experience an immersive and thought-provoking show with 25 first time exhibitors such as Albarrán Bourdais (Madrid), Galería Sendros (Buenos Aires), and Espacio Continuo (Bogota). International spaces also bring bountiful reflections on the region, including Hannah Hoffman (Los Angeles) with Venezuelan artist Luz Carabaño, David Peter Francis (New York) alongside Mexican artist Gonzalo Reyes Rodriguez, as well as Povos (Chicago) with Puerto Rican artist Isabella Mellado.
Feria Material’s mesmeric Art Week programming will delight and transform. On February 6, within the Banregio Lounge, the new Olivia Foundation Prize will generously commission the fresh work of an artist presenting at the fair. Focusing on women and their explorations in abstract art, The Olivia Foundation’s Artist Spotlight plays out as a momentous exhibition series of shows and collaborative presentations.
In addition, the “IMMATERIAL Performance Program, Vol. 8,” skillfully curated by Michelangelo Miccolis, raises the curtain on Body Loss by groundbreaking Australian artist Angela Goh. Taking place at Museo Experimental el Eco on the evening of February 7, nuanced performer Gemma Sattler fuses lush choreography, sound, and conceptual elements for an experiential study of loss, metamorphosis, and the imagination.
A Parade of Sponsor Activations at Material Art Fair
The 10th Edition of Material Art Fair; Courtesy of Material Art Fair.
Material Art Fair’s Lead Partners Banregio and Hey Banco beckon with mind-expanding spaces and artistic activations. Within the buzzing Banregio Lounge, visitors will discover a much-needed realm of refreshment and relaxation. Hosted by Circulo Mexicano from Grupo Habita, with jubilant design by AGO Projects, enjoy unforgettable Mexican food, effervescent cocktails, and bespoke events.
The new Hey Banco card design will debut at the celebratory fair, spotlighting conversation sparking artwork by the masterful Mexican creative Jorge Rosano Gamboa. Within the fair, alongside Galerie Dix9 Hélène Lacharmoise (Paris) guests will have the opportunity to explore more of the artist’s hypnotic endeavors.
Emiliano de Ezkauriatza, “Ombromania”; Courtesy of the artist and Mascota (CDMX).
