As part of the cultural programming surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026, Parque La Mexicana, in Mexico City, presents one of the season’s most compelling exhibitions. Through Taller Abierto (Open Workshop), the public space brings together a tribute to legendary Mexican architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez alongside a collective exhibition of contemporary Latin American artists, creating a dialogue between architectural legacy, cultural identity, and artistic expression.
Developed in collaboration with Galería Pedro Ávila, the exhibition features the work of seventeen contemporary artists from Mexico, Chile, Argentina, and Peru, each offering a distinct perspective on themes such as identity, landscape, nature, and the human experience.
Participating artists include Pablo Fierro, Paula Ceroni, Alfredo Ricaud, Emanuel Meneses, Federico Barrault, Claudia Freundt, Lucía Valencia, Pepo Marana, Florencia Pozo, Guillermo Kahlo, Julio Alba, Miguel Ángel Hernández, Erika Cassanello, Alme Yutronic, María Elena Naveillan, Guadalupe Valdés, and Ramsés Ruiz. Working across a wide range of media, techniques, and artistic languages, they present a diverse portrait of contemporary Latin American art today.
At the heart of the exhibition is a tribute to Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, one of the defining figures of twentieth-century Mexican architecture. Historic photographs, archival materials, and images of his most influential projects offer visitors a closer look at the career of an architect whose work continues to shape Mexico’s urban and cultural landscape.
Among the featured projects are the former Estadio Azteca—now Estadio Banorte—the National Museum of Anthropology, and the Basílica de Guadalupe, landmarks that have become enduring symbols of modern Mexico. Seeing these works presented together offers valuable insight into Ramírez Vázquez’s lasting influence on the country’s architectural identity.
What makes Taller Abierto particularly compelling is the conversation that emerges between these two narratives. On one side stands the vision of an architect who helped define Mexico’s visual identity; on the other, a new generation of artists exploring contemporary questions through distinctly Latin American perspectives.
More than a traditional exhibition, Taller Abierto invites visitors into a dialogue across generations, disciplines, and creative practices. The result is an experience that encourages reflection on culture, place, and the many ways art and architecture continue to shape collective identity.
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