The Merida art scene is on fire and there are some incredible exhibitions to check out this month. Come with us as we take a little tour of what’s hot in the art world this month!
SoHo Galleries Angel Exhibition
Angels Exhibit in Honor of Marc Bruce Dragul 💫
Opens: Friday, December 10th 6:30pm-9:00pm
Saturday, December 11th 10:00am-6:00pm
SoHo Galleries will be presenting representations and interpretations of angels by over 10 local and international artists. The exhibit will be absolutely exceptional and you will need to be sure and MAKE RESERVATIONS because of limited space due to pandemic restrictions. This exhibition will go through December.
📞999 344 7463
Where? Calle 60 x 41 y43
Proyecto Paralelo Art Exhibit
Where: Galería Secreta Calle 70 x 59
A great urban space, a huge warehouse with an innovative exhibition that runs through December 18th.
Time: 7 pm
Price: 100 pesos
IG: https://instagram.com/lagaleriasecretaoficial?utm_medium=copy_link
Incidencias Pop Up Art Exhibition
In an abandoned mansion, a venue for emerging artists to show their art. Performance, light installations, sound installations and more.
Running from Dec 8-12
https://incidencias.mx/
Where: Calle 60 x 37 y 39
El Zapote
At El Zapote they display work from international artists who have at some point lived or passed through Merida.
Last week the art exhibition of Lorraine Toohey opened and it is definitely worth checking out. The exhibit will be at the gallery into early January and is a display of ceramic Dakinis ceramic that are beautiful and celebrate the feminine and her powerful energy.
Location: Calle 57 between 66 y 68
El Zapote Open:
Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 2:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday-Friday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00pM
Museo de la Ciudad
An incredible space that has some art absolutely worth seeing this week:
- Exhibits by:
Alfredo Romero Campos
Despiel: Desvestirse para cambiar de piel
For more on Campos’ work check out Stephanie Carmon’s article at:
http://midcitybeat.com/artandculture/visual-artist-alfredo-romero-homage-to-mexicos-modern-history/ - Barda. Carlos Jorge Macari
- “Ich: Memories of Pim Schalkwijk Market” project of photography and everyday life in Merida’s biggest market Mercado Lucas de Gálvez.
- Nefelibata (Adj.) “Dicho de una persona soñadora, que no se apercibe de la realidad”
- “Oox Chipal” is part of the temporary exposition “The Eternal Maya: Henequén” de Pedro Tec
Absolutely worth visiting:
Tuesday to Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday and Sunday 9am-2pm
Closed Monday
Location: Museo de la Ciudad Calle 65 and 56
Onagra Pop Up Exhibition
Merida Art Projects
The exhibition is at Casona Minaret on Paseo de Montejo until December 17th. It is a fascinating exhibit of contemporary artwork set in the backdrop of a spectacular early 20th Century mansion. The contrast is impressive and the artwork fenomenal.
Centro Cultural la Cúpula
Just recently re-opened with the exhibit of Amanda Arrou-tea and Philippe F. Attal
Calle 56 x 41 y 43
To make an appointment you can send an email to: lacupulamerida@gmail.com
Whatsapp to 99991990418
