Mexican Modern Design Exhibition Opens at Farnsworth House
From August 23 to November 22, 2026, the Edith Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois, will showcase 'Terreno fértil: Cruces del diseño en el México moderno, 1930–1970.' This exhibition, celebrating the house's 75th anniversary, includes 39 items from the MUAC's Collection of Modern and Contemporary Design in Mexico, curated by Ana Elena Mallet. It delves into Mexican modernity through various mediums such as furniture, textiles, ceramics, and photographs, emphasizing the partnerships among architects, artisans, and artists. Notable contributors include Clara Porset, Ricardo Legorreta, and William Spratling. Organized by MUAC and the Edith Farnsworth House, the exhibition features historical images from the Archivo Histórico de la Fundación Sordo Madaleno and the Archivo del Arquitecto Mario Pani at Tecnológico de Monterrey, structured around four themes.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Terreno fértil' runs from August 23 to November 22, 2026 at Edith Farnsworth House, Plano, Illinois.
- Organized by MUAC and Edith Farnsworth House, Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
- Features 39 pieces from MUAC's Collection of Modern and Contemporary Design in Mexico.
- Curated by Ana Elena Mallet.
- Part of the 75th anniversary of the Farnsworth House.
- Includes works by Clara Porset, Michael van Beuren, Ricardo Legorreta, William Spratling, Jorge Wilmot, Ken Edwards, Don Shoemaker, and Los Castillo.
- Historical photographs from Archivo Histórico de la Fundación Sordo Madaleno and Archivo del Arquitecto Mario Pani at Tecnológico de Monterrey.
- Exhibition structured around four themes: 'Diseñar una capital moderna', 'Habitar la modernidad', 'Modernidad colectiva', and 'Un proceso, no un estilo'.
Entities
Artists
- Ana Elena Mallet
- Clara Porset
- Michael van Beuren
- Ricardo Legorreta
- William Spratling
- Jorge Wilmot
- Ken Edwards
- Don Shoemaker
- Los Castillo
- Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
- Lilly Reich
- Mario Pani
Institutions
- Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (MUAC)
- Edith Farnsworth House, Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
- Fundación Sordo Madaleno
- Tecnológico de Monterrey
- Arquine
Locations
- Plano
- Illinois
- United States
- Mexico
- Chicago
Sources
- Arquine —