As a city famous for its art and design community—with a rich past told through works by artists like Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Jose Clemente Orozco—it's no surprise that art lovers from across the world flock to Mexico City every winter for the annual Mexico City Art Week. This year, Zona Maco celebrates its 20th anniversary and boasts the largest lineup of exhibits, panels, and participants yet, making this Mexico City Art Week an unmissable experience. 

Whether you're simply making your annual Mexico City Art Week trip or you're new to Latin America's biggest art fair, L'OFFICIEL has you covered with a comprehensive guide to navigating the dynamic nightlife scene and creating the best experience at Zona Maco, local Mexico City galleries, and installations.

Galleries, Exhibitions, and Installations

Zona Maco, the premiere art fair of Latin America, features four events, centering different areas of focus and mediums, including contemporary art, photography, antiques, and design—which centers around textiles, decorative objects, furniture, and jewelry. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024, this upcoming Mexico City Art Week at Zona Maco is set to be the biggest exhibition yet, with countless galleries, installations, live performances, and panels to attend. Whether you're new to the art world or a veteran Zona Maco goer, there are endless exhibitions to enjoy at Latin America's largest art fair. 

Where:  Citibanamex Center, Del Conscripto 311, Lomas de Sotelo Hipódromo de las Américas, Mexico City, 11200.

When: February 7 - 11, 2024. 

JO-OHS established its first gallery, located in the heart of Mexico City's San Miguel Chapultepec neighborhood in 2021, and has since emerged as a leading contemporary gallery and artist residency program. Coinciding with this year's art week is the exhibition of Emil Sands' solo installation, titled "Encounters", which features a series of paintings and sketches of male protagonists, detailing male bodies and their relationships to the people and places surrounding them. 

Where: Gobernador Jose Guadalupe 46, San Miguel Chapultepec, Mexico City, 11850 

When: February 6 - March 30, 2024. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Tuesday - Friday), 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Saturday)

Difane, a contemporary design gallery based in Mexico City, is hosting a collaborative exhibition, titled "Osseo", which explores the anatomy of the human body through the osseous structure, highlighting the unique strengths and intrinsic sculptural qualities of the many forms that bones take. Featuring the work of eight Mexican designers and artists, this exhibition showcases the innovation and creativity at work in the Mexican contemporary design scene. 

Where: Calle Arquímedes 3, Polanco, Polanco V Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, 11560

When: February 5-11, 2024. 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Monday-Friday)

Just before the beginning of Mexico City Art Week, Projet Moné is opening its first-ever group exhibition, featuring 11 artists, including Alexa Perez Rea, Floria González, Izack Morales, and Makan Negahban, among others. Projet Moné, headed by Georgina Villa and Amor Diaz, has previously hosted galleries and exhibitions in Los Angeles, Paris, and New York, and is headed next to Mexico City to bring together and celebrate a wide variety of artists and mediums. 

Where: Av México 200, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, 06100

When: Group Exhibition opens February 5, 2024. 

Eduardo Sarabia's first solo exhibition at Galería OMR, titled Four Minutes of Darkness features a multi-medium installation that explores the moments that occur during a total solar eclipse, in which day suddenly turns to night. A large, stained-glass ceiling illuminates the space in an array of different colors and a sculptural garden constructed by Sarabia surrounds the viewer as they take in the unique, immersive space, reminiscent of Sarabia's blend of inspirations, which have roots in his ancestral history and his education in alchemical and mystical subjects. 

Where: Córdoba 100, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, 06700

When: February 6 - March 26, 2024. 

In the installation collection With the South on my Back, Guatemalan artist Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa explores dreams, stories, and historical narratives of Mesoamerica, specifically focusing on an artistic interpretation of significant historical events in the region and the artistic exchange between the Maya and Central Mexican civilizations. Paintings, sculptures, and carved wooden pieces make up the collection, resulting in a collection abundant in color, depth, and visually engaging pieces. 

Where: Monterrey 65, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, 06700

When: January 20 - February 17, 2024. 

Parties, Events, and Concerts

In celebration of Matte's first anniversary in Mexico City, the agency is partnering with local gallery JO-HS to host an exclusive concert series at Mimi Disco, an intimate nightclub in the heart of the city. With musical artists like DJ Tennis, Apollonia Orson, Eric Duncan, DJ Harvey, and Chloé Caillet on the roster, guests can expect four days packed with a high-energy, electric party scene. 

Where: Mimi Disco, Av. P.º de la Reforma 333, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, 06500

When: February 6-9, 2024. 

In celebration of the conclusion of Mexico City Art Week—and Zona Maco's 20th anniversary—Artsy Nights is hosting its annual function, featuring performances by Channel Tres, California-based rapper and singer, Yulia Niko, a DJ and producer with roots in Berlin, and Pablo Bozzi, a live performer and DJ. If ending your Mexico City Art Week experience with an electrifying party sounds like a must-attend event, purchase tickets via Artsy Nights to end your week right. 

Where: Centro Citibanamex, Room D, Avenida del Conscripto 311, Hipódromo de las Américas, Mexico City, 11610

When: February 10, 2024. 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Looking to unwind after a long week of browsing the galleries and exhibitions at Zona Maco? Opt to attend the Art Week Music Festival at Sala Urbana, a unique venue that allows guests to enjoy avant-garde musical performances in a 360º panoramic space. Experience elevated DJ sets, completely transformed by the premiere sound system distinct setup of the space, in a high-energy crowd to close out your Zona Maco encounter.

Where: Sala Urbana, 115 Boulevard Toluca Naucalpan de Juárez, 53500, Mexico City

When: February 10, 2024. 8 p.m. - 5 a.m.