Let’s start with art

Mérida’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,…

Staying 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…

I think we can all agree that going shopping should be, if done properly, pretty fun. Visiting a shop with an open mind not knowing what to expect allows us…

“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…

The 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…

Have 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…

High-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…

Do 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…

If 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…

It’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…

“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…

Alejandra 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…

When 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…

“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:…

Xcalachén, 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…

A place where the historical footprint, the memoirs, the love, and the pain meet: that’s a cemetery. Let me tell you a little bit about the Cementerio General de la…

Ricardo Can May, also known as “Richo Can” by his friends and peers in the artistic world, comes from Kimbilá, a small community of Izamal, a little less than three…

Walking along the street, the walls detain you: it’s not a photograph (even if it looks like it), it’s a mural with a face painted with such detail that you…

“Music can change the world, because it can change people.” – Bono More than 60 kids fill the classroom. They are taking notes, participating, and giving all of their attention…

If there is one thing that characterizes Soho Galleries, it is its vocation for originality, novelty, diversity and reflection that awakens with each of the pieces that you find in…