When brothers Rafael, Moisés, and Jaime W Micha, along with Carlos Couturier, opened Hotel Habita in Mexico City in 2000, the partners were introducing an art-focused hotel in a city that was not yet, but would soon be, an international art destination. At the time, the contemporary art scene was very much underground, featuring artists like Francis Alys and Gabriel Orozco. The now powerful Kurimanzutto gallery was newly opened. Now crowds traverse the San Miguel Chapultepec neighborhood on Thursday afternoons, stopping at Galería RGR, Labor, and Galería de Arte Mexicano. Museo Jumex, founded by Eugenio López Alonso, who holds the largest private contemporary art collection in Latin America, recently celebrated its 10th year.
This month, Mexico City will welcome over 77,000 attendees, including gallerists, art dealers, and collectors, for the 20th anniversary of Zonamaco.
The largest art fair in Latin America, it has helped the booming metropolis become a leader in the global contemporary art scene. "Back then, nobody wanted to come to Mexico," recalls Zonamaco founder Zélika García.
This story is from the February 2024 edition of ELLE US.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the February 2024 edition of ELLE US.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MUSIC for This MOMENT
Featuring NORMANI, GRACIE ABRAMS, FLO MILLI, COCO JONES
Ms. Bright Side
For Dua Lipa, queen of the dance floor and everyone's big sister, life is only worth living if you're having fun.
SUMMER SOUNDS
Meet the breakthrough artists you'll have on repeat.
JEWEL WILL STILL SAVE YOUR SOUL
Artifice is out, mental health is in, and Jewel's been ready for this moment her entire life.
BODY BY BOTOX
Barbie neck. Angular shoulders. And a long-lasting back massage? Injections are no longer just for your face.
The MAGIC of CHARLOTTE TILBURY
The world's most beguiling makeup artist on beauty, stars, love, and sex.
ONLY IN VENICE
As the Venice Biennale marks its 60th edition, the city's art scene has never been more vibrant.
RISE & SHINE
Van Cleef & Arpels's Poetic Complications collection is the ultimate pick-me-up.
GREATEST HITS
Musicians are revisiting their fashion \"eras\"-and with them, their pasts.
THEY'RE WITH THE BAND
Thanks to groups like Blackpink and boygenius, musicians' synchronized dressing has reached new heights.