Asunción Molinos Gordo Examines Historical Erasure at Travesía Cuatro, Mexico City

exhibition · 2026-10-06

At Travesía Cuatro in Mexico City, Spanish artist Asunción Molinos Gordo showcases 'De aquellos barros, estos lodos,' which investigates the impact of political choices and conquests on modern societies. The exhibition centers on Mayrit and Tenochtitlan, emphasizing the cultural devastation that occurred in 1521 when Hernán Cortés's forces ravaged Tenochtitlan and Mayrit fell after the comuneros' defeat. It delves into how narratives shape identities, utilizing materials such as stones and textiles to reconstruct overlooked histories. Pieces like '1521. Mayrit / Tenochtitlan' link geological elements to historical events, while 'Hisn Yakka' explores themes of recovery following displacement. The exhibition merges archaeology, anthropology, and speculative fiction to uncover the erasures of history.

Key facts

Asunción Molinos Gordo presents 'De aquellos barros, estos lodos' at Travesía Cuatro in Mexico City
The exhibition examines how political decisions and conquest processes leave marks on territory and societies
It takes Mayrit and Tenochtitlan as starting points to study destroyed ways of life and erased memories
1521 is central: Cortés's troops destroyed Tenochtitlan while Mayrit was occupied by royal troops after the comuneros' defeat
Four decades later, Felipe II's court in Madrid accelerated the city's transformation and displacement of its Andalusian roots
In '1521. Mayrit / Tenochtitlan', flint from Madrid and tezontle from Tenochtitlan appear in one work
'Hisn Yakka' addresses recovering home and goods lost after displacement; 'Los Antiguos' features swallow nests
'¡Cuánto río allá arriba!' pairs pre-Hispanic ceramic reproductions with deteriorated colonial pieces; 'Mil leches' questions purity via sheep breeds

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Artists

Institutions

Travesía Cuatro
exibart.es

Locations

Mexico City
Mexico
Madrid
Spain
Mayrit
Tenochtitlan

Sources

Exibart.es — 2026-10-06