Museo Jumex Launches Three New Exhibitions Aligned with 2026 World Cup and Foundation Anniversary
Museo Jumex in Mexico City has unveiled three new exhibitions coinciding with the 25th anniversary of its foundation. The shows include a video installation by Melanie Smith exploring the axolotl through Julio Cortázar's story, a group exhibition from the Jumex Collection examining dream states, and a major exhibition connecting soccer with contemporary art in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in Mexico. The exhibitions feature works by numerous international artists and include newly commissioned pieces.
Key facts
- Museo Jumex presents three new exhibitions in Mexico City
- Exhibitions coincide with foundation's 25th anniversary
- Melanie Smith's video installation 'Un tiempo de libertad en que el mundo había sido posible' runs February 28-March 15, 2026
- 'Colección Jumex: Visiones difusas' group show runs March 19-July 19, 2026
- 'Futbol y arte. Esa misma emoción' exhibition connects soccer with contemporary art ahead of 2026 World Cup
Entities
Artists
- Melanie Smith
- Simone Fattal
- Ale de la Puente
- Michel François
- Cyprien Gaillard
- Petrit Halilaj
- Jim Hodges
- Emily Kraus
- Pipilotti Rist
- Teresa Solar Abboud
- Diego Berruecos
- Iñaki Bonillas
- Sofía Echeverri
- Tercerunquinto
Institutions
- Museo Jumex
- Fundación Jumex
- Museo de Arte de Zapopan (MAZ)
Locations
- Mexico City, Mexico