Object Art and Installation in Mexico: Breaking with Grand Art
Since the mid-1990s, object art has become a significant phenomenon in Mexico, challenging the dominance of neomexicanist painting. Artists in Mexico City have turned to object art and installation to break with the institution of 'grand art', its purist aesthetics, and stereotypes. The multiculturalism of the Centro neighborhood has energized this rise of installation art. However, many immigrants, particularly Cubans, have already left. The latest generation of object artists, more concerned with profitability than social, political, or critical issues, appears to be moving toward professionalization.
Key facts
- Object art has been a significant phenomenon in Mexico since the mid-1990s.
- Neomexicanism had privileged painting as a medium.
- Artists in Mexico City use object art and installation to break with 'grand art' institution.
- Multiculturalism of the Centro neighborhood energized the rise of installation art.
- Many immigrants, especially Cubans, have left the area.
- The latest generation of object artists is more concerned with profitability than social issues.
- The trend is toward professionalization.
Entities
Locations
- Mexico
- Mexico City
- Centro
Sources
- artpress —