Exhibition Explores Mexico's Late Modernist Avant-Garde from 1952 to 1967
The exhibition titled 'Defying Stability: Artistic Process in Mexico 1952–1967' delves into the late Modernism of Mexico, particularly in Mexico City during a time of conservative politics. The display is divided into six thematic sections and encompasses a variety of media such as poetry, architectural models, films, photographs, and live performances. Among the highlights are experimental films from the Nuevo Cine collective, including 'Tajimara' (1965) by Juan José Gurrola and 'Un Alma Pura' (1965) by José Luis Ibáñez. The showcase also features Alejandro Jodorowsky's performances, notably 'Melodrama Sacramental' (1965) and 'La Ópera del Orden' (1962), along with Mathias Goeritz's contributions and architectural projects in Mexico City, documented through the lens of Armando Salas Portugal and Nacho López. This article was published in October 2014.
Key facts
- Exhibition covers 1952–1967 period in Mexico
- Focuses on Mexico City's late Modernism
- Includes six thematic rooms with diverse media
- Features experimental films from Nuevo Cine group formed in 1961
- Showcases works by Mathias Goeritz, including El Eco building from 1953
- Documents Alejandro Jodorowsky's performances from early 1960s
- Addresses suburban expansion and architecture like UNAM campus
- Article originally published in October 2014
Entities
Artists
- Carlos Fuentes
- Juan José Gurrola
- Juan García Ponce
- José Luis Ibáñez
- Gabriel Figueroa
- Alejandro Jodorowsky
- Alberto Gironella
- Manuel Felguérez
- Lee Bontecou
- Mathias Goeritz
- Armando Salas Portugal
- Nacho López
- Gelsen Gas
- Carlos Velo
- Pedro Friedeberg
- Archibaldo Burns
Institutions
- Nuevo Cine
- Diana Cinema
- UNAM
- ArtReview
Locations
- Mexico City
- Mexico
- Tlatelolco