Merida, Yucatan has a vibrant art and culture scene and we let you know about all the great art and cultural events in the city!
Urban art in Yucatan led us to discover places with charm and a unique vibe that embellish the walls of various streets and buildings in the state. It is a delight to learn about great techniques of artistic expression that are presented freely, mainly in subdivisions and neighborhoods from Mérida to Progreso, Motul and Chicxulub […]
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By Stephanie Carmon This weekend I passed by artist Randy Shull’s newly inaugurated gallery tucked behind an unassuming historic facade on the Calle 56 in Centro. I went to see the new space and the grand exhibition of texture and colors intervened by weavings of the iconic Yucatecan hammocks. As Randy handed me a tequila
Artist Randy Shull’s Latest Exhibition: “Siesta” a Homage to Yucatan Read More »
Written by Stephanie Carmon El Zapote is a gallery located on calle 57 between 66 y 68. It’s a small and charming gallery tucked into el barrio de Santiago and is a gem on the art scene. They have three rooms where you can browse the artwork and it is located in a lovely colonial
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October 27th 6:30pm Hanal Pixan Festival of Animas Night with Film Director Miguel Ventura: Gastronomy, Film and Culture Wednesday, October 27th 6:30pm MID CityBeat, Teya Viva Restaurant and Cine Janal are hosting a night of culture, gastronomy and film to celebrate Hanal Pixan Festival of Animas. In a non-pandemic year, Hanal Pixan (Day of the Dead
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Filmmaker from California Makes a Quarantine Film in Chelem, Yucatan Vanessa Coleman is a local artist, gallerist & filmmaker from Oakland, California. After initial exhibitions of her work around the Bay Area and Brooklyn in 2005 then living at art cooperatives with prestigious artists in Oakland, She established Fort Gallery in San Francisco in 2007.
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Written by Stephanie Carmon Last week I had the pleasure to interview Miguel Ventura, winner of the prize Estudio 5 de Mayo in the prestigious 2010 Morelia International Film Festival and the creator of Cine Janal, a movie project that creates short films intertwining beloved traditional Yucatecan dishes with the lives, dreams, and struggles of Yucatecan families.
Film Director Miguel Ventura: Captures Yucatan’s Soul On Film Read More »
Written by Stephanie Carmon Not too long ago I passed by my friend Alfredo Romero Campo’s studio to have a chat, drink some wine and play with his cats. Oh, and of course check out his latest work that he sent off to Los Angeles for the LA Art Show. As I walk in, Alfredo
Visual Artist Alfredo Romero: Homage to Mexico’s Modern History Read More »
By Harriet Sleath Mérida is a city that has so much to offer, so many surprises and hidden gems to be uncovered. She’s a city full of heart and character. From the colourful streets to the people who live here. There is always, always, something going on in and around Mérida and, what’s even better, is
Five Almost Free Things To Do In Merida, Yucatan Read More »
Written by Stephanie Carmon I caught up with Merida Big Band director Ranier Pucheux backstage at Peon Contreras before their show “Swinging Big Band”. As I walked in through the backdoor and entered stage right through the side curtain, I could feel the air thick with excitement and what a beautiful sight it is to
Jazz & The Merida Big Band by Ranier Pucheux Read More »
Written by Stephanie Carmon When I was eighteen and in college I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up. There were so many fascinating subjects and I longed to study them all. Therefore, quite to my parent’s dismay, I did the only logical thing I could think of at the
Merida’s Budding Jazz Scene Gina Osorno & The Dreamers Read More »