Geles Cabrera, pioneering Mexican sculptor, dies at 100

On September 1, 2023, Geles Cabrera, who made history as Mexico's first professional female sculptor, passed away at the age of 100. Born in Mexico City in 1926, she studied at the Academia de San Carlos and La Esmeralda, later continuing her education in Cuba. Her inaugural solo exhibition took place in 1949. Inspired by architect Alfonso Pallares, Cabrera was known for her work with unrefined volcanic stone. In 1966, she established the Museo Escultórico in Coyoacán, showcasing over 50 sculptures until 2006. In the 1970s, she was a member of the avant-garde group GUCADIGOSE. Her archive is curated by Pedro Reyes, who organized a retrospective in 2018. Cabrera was awarded the Bellas Artes Medal in 2023 and had a retrospective at the Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes scheduled for 2025-26.