A Venue Dedicated to Yucatecan Music
Right in the heart of La Mejorada, just steps away from its iconic park with the statue of the Niños Héroes, you’ll find a 19 century Casona painted soft blue…
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Right in the heart of La Mejorada, just steps away from its iconic park with the statue of the Niños Héroes, you’ll find a 19 century Casona painted soft blue…
Continue readingYou’ve arrived in Mérida, and we’re so happy to have you here! The White City has an incredible cultural offering housed in iconic neighborhoods full of history, fascinating architecture, traditions,…
Continue readingYucatán has always been a source of inspiration for creators. And how could it not be? With its superb nature, history, and culture, our state allows our imaginations to run…
Continue readingIt’s been months and we’re still living with uncertainty. But life goes on, people adapt, and artistic individuals keep on creating. I interviewed some of my favorites, those visionaries who…
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Continue readingMérida’s art scene continues, although visitors entering a gallery may be offered hand sanitizer instead of a glass of wine these days. Health contingencies have ended, at least for now,…
Continue readingStaying true to their artists without borders philosophy, SoHo Galleries showcases the works of painters from México City, Guadalajara, Sinaloa, Estado de México, Cuba, and Canada. The Art With an…
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Continue reading“La68 is a project that is born out of enthusiasm – real enthusiasm,” Daniela explains between sips of coffee. “When you think about the origin of the word, enthusiasm is…
Continue readingThe work of art is an experience. Susan Sontag In Mérida it’s possible to live experiences of all sorts, whether cultural, gastronomical, natural, or adventurous, as well as architectonic and…
Continue readingHave you ever seen a door, or the façade of a house and wondered what lay behind it? This happens to me often when I walk through Mérida’s downtown and…
Continue readingHigh-temperature handmade ceramics from Dzidzantún and branches that turn into animals or mythological creatures straight from the artist’s imagination are some of the pieces you’ll find at the annual sale…
Continue readingDo you want to broaden your horizons, have a different type of evening, and spend time inside one of the Centro Histórico’s most innovative venues? Well, there is now a…
Continue readingIf a painter’s work reflects their soul and essence, in Juan Pablo Quintal’s art we see a party. What is he celebrating? Quite simply, the pride he feels for his…
Continue readingIt’s funny, some time ago I tried to explain to a friend who’s from abroad all about Hanal Pixan, Pib, and everything pertaining to this beautiful tradition which takes place…
Continue reading“What do I see in nature? Beauty and many colors,” artist David Mex responds immediately. David is a hyperrealism painter who portrays the plants and wildlife of Yucatán. Hummingbirds that…
Continue readingAlejandra Díaz Mariscal defines herself as a visual creator. Her artistic career spans over 20 years in México City, the US, and for the past seven years, in Yucatán. She…
Continue readingWhen you speak with Maricarmen, it is clear that music chose her, and that she has followed this calling from a very young age by dedicating her whole life to…
Continue reading“When art is great, it is always entertaining.” Bertolt Brecht Humorous, exciting and historically accurate scenes depicting the Conquest, the founding of Mérida, and other episodes of the Viceroyalty period:…
Continue readingXcalachén, pronounced (shkahla-CHEN) means “twin wells” in Maya, and refers to excavations made during the colonial period and which, with the passing of time, have been lost. How one can…
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