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Since 2020 the cultural venues are still looking to return to their previous incomes level after adapting to meet requirements and overcome the challenges presented. That is especially true for museums. Fortunately, life begins step by step to understand this new normality, and the time to meet under the appropriate measures has returned.
Culture needs us. Museums await us with their doors open and all the measures for a safe return to open our minds to novel proposals and cultural treasures.
With this purpose – and in regards to Mexico’s Art week – the friends of the Museo de Arte Popular opened their doors to share with us an exclusive tour. Celebrating the occasion of the week of Zona MACO, considered the grandest contemporary art fair in Mexico and Latin America.
An imposing Art Deco-style venue, located on one of the most emblematic streets in the center of Mexico City, offers an impressive permanent collection of representative pieces of the best of Mexican popular art, as well as exhibitions and temporary objects. Each year, the museum presents an average of ten new collections, so each visit guarantees to surprise and delight those who visit it.
It is worth visiting several times since this venue constantly renews its offer. Each of its halls houses exquisite treasures from all over the republic.
Five compelling reasons to visit the MAP:
1. A historic and imposing building,
jewel of the most classic Art Deco style, awaits you to tour it and admire its beauty. This venue opened its doors in 1928 as the Headquarters of the former General Inspection of Police and Fire Department of Mexico City. Today provides easy access to all types of public to disseminate and promote artisan work through permanent, temporary, and itinerant exhibitions with pieces of great wealth and artistic quality.
2. A journey through time, space, and traditions
to admire the extraordinary richness of folk art through diverse and surprising exhibitions that change according to the biodiversity of each region. Celebrate the great cultural mosaic that is Mexico.
3. Tradition and everyday life
are present in hall two, in the objects related to everyday life and popular art. Discover everyday items created by the hands of splendid talent, committed to preserving tradition.
4. The inspiration
that you get from the fantastic and mythical characters of the Mexican tradition like devils, Alebrijes, bulls, and Catrinas. In addition to textiles and embroidery of incomparable beauty.
5. The opportunity to support the artisans
as you take home exquisite objects from the MAP Store. And, with your purchase/donation, help the artisans and the MAP’s programs.
Also, during this month, you will have the opportunity to admire the stunning design of Iván Ávalos, created in collaboration with the artisans of Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo, in a captivating presentation at the hands of Xa’lly Gámez.
Stop wasting any more time and plan your visit to the MAP.
Revillagigedo 11 cornered with Independencia
Downtown
Zip Code 06010
Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City
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