Oaxaca has become a key and important center for contemporary art in the world. Traditional artisanal techniques are kept alive and reinterpreted by current artists. Here we present a selection of works that reflect the significant artistic scene of Oaxaca. Discover one of the peaks of art and culture in Mexico.
We invite you to know our space format Open Studio where we are going to exhibit a selection of works of artists that live and work in Oaxaca.
Until the 15th of February. From 4 to 8:30pm.
Rufino Tamayo 917, Oaxaca
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Traditional artisanal techniques are kept alive and are reinterpreted by current artists of Oaxaca.
In her work, the artist explores the relationship with the landscape, although not in a strictly naturalistic sense. The artist is interested in the way in which decorative arts seek to strip nature of its wild side in an effort to generate the illusion of control.
View moreThrough photography, Chucho Caza captures ephemeral moments of his daily life, telling a personal story. As a way of cushioning the volatile time, the artist proposes the materialization of a memory, of fleeting moments, of a story or a personal tale.
View moreEmilia Sandoval's work involves different techniques such as collage, installation, textiles and painting. The artist speaks from the materiality in her works, and in subtle gestures she constructs critical reflections, not only on current Latin American society but also on the mechanisms that sustain the art world.
View moreDiego Teo's work focuses mainly on drawing as a constant practice, as a way of studying forms and recording what interests him. His countless drawings in notebooks and notes create a living archive, an imaginary that unfolds in diverse productions such as ceramics or drawing books.
View moreThe artist works in different media such as drawing, sculpture, installation and weaving, but the theme is always the same: nature as a source of visual possibilities and metaphor. In all cases, the work is the result of long, meticulous and highly artisanal processes.
View moreDiana Quintero Vallejo is a transdisciplinary artist who has dedicated her practice to exploring all the creative tools at her disposal. In recent years, her work has encompassed painting, dance, writing and neuroscience, focusing on the observation and study of the life drive.
View moreFrom January 1st to February 14th, Diderot.Art presents a selection of works that reflect the significant art scene in the region. On display in our Open Studio are works by six Mexican artists who live and work in Oaxaca. They are: Magdalena Rantica, Chucho Caza, Emilia Sandoval, Diego Teo, Jimena Schlaepfer and Diana Quintero Vallejo. The exhibition is an excellent opportunity to get to know the artists, who will be present there, and their works, and to discover the art of Oaxaca, where tradition and modernity come together.
Oaxaca is one of the richest cultural regions in Mexico, known for its indigenous heritage, unique crafts, and landscapes that have inspired artists from around the world. Its cultural diversity, with Zapotec and Mixtec roots, is expressed in textiles and ceramics, whose ancestral techniques are kept alive and reinterpreted by contemporary artists.
International artists such as Ana Mendieta found in Oaxaca a space to explore spiritual and ritual themes.
The landscape of Oaxaca, with mountains, valleys, and coasts, is combined with a spirituality inherent to the region, fostering an environment where art flourishes. Today's contemporary art scene is booming with galleries, artist residencies, and festivals that attract people from around the world.
Oaxaca is a melting pot of tradition and avant-garde, which consolidates it as an epicenter of global art.
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