ARTERNATIV Journey
Yucatán Biennale and Mexico City Art Week ·
January 29 to February 4, 2027
Journey
Mexico’s art scene takes center stage at the beginning of 2027.
This journey brings together two destinations and two defining moments: the inaugural Yucatán Biennial and WAY in Mérida, followed by Mexico City Art Week, when the capital becomes one of the most dynamic meeting points for the international art world.
Three settings
We will begin with three days in Mérida, from January 29 to 31, coinciding with the inaugural Yucatán Biennial and WAY – Week of Art Yucatán. Through the Biennial, galleries, artists’ studios, private collections and special access, we will discover the region’s growing contemporary art scene.
Marking a new chapter for contemporary art in the region, the Yucatán Biennial, under the artistic direction of Abraham Cruzvillegas, brings together more than 70 artists from Mexico and around the world across multiple venues in Mérida and Yucatán.
WAY brings together Yucatán’s growing creative community through galleries, independent spaces, artists’ studios and special projects, offering a unique opportunity to experience the region’s contemporary art scene from within.
The journey will also take us beyond Mérida for a special visit to Agua de Luz, James Turrell’s extraordinary site-specific installation conceived in dialogue with a cenote, light and the surrounding natural environment.
What you will see
From February 1 to 4, we will continue to Mexico City for Art Week, the essential meeting point for the Latin American art world. Centered around Zona Maco, Latin America’s leading contemporary art fair, the week brings together collectors, artists, curators and institutions from around the world, alongside Material Art Fair, Salón ACME and an exceptional program of exhibitions, private collections, studio visits and special events across the city.
A unique journey connecting Mérida and Mexico City through contemporary art, architecture, heritage and gastronomy.
Experience Mexico City Art Week through its leading fairs — Zona Maco, Material and Salón ACME — bringing together galleries, artists and collectors from Mexico and around the world.
Discover Mexico City through its extraordinary cultural institutions, from Museo Anahuacalli and Museo Jumex to MUAC, Museo Tamayo and Museo del Chopo, exploring the many layers of its artistic identity.
Go beyond the traditional art circuit with exclusive access to some of Mexico City’s most remarkable private collections and artist studios, offering a closer look at the people shaping the city’s contemporary art scene.
Not included
No. The journey brings together contemporary art, Mayan heritage, architecture and Yucatecan cuisine. Curiosity is all that is needed.
It is the title of the inaugural edition of the Yucatán Biennial, held from 26 November 2026 to 28 February 2027 and artistically directed by Abraham Cruzvillegas. Its focus is language: languages, the written and spoken word, and different forms of communication.
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