As Mexico City art week kicks off, Dezeen has selected 10 exhibitions and showcases in architecture and design, from a collection of architect Alberto Kalach‘s notebooks to fairs showcasing collectible and industrial design.
Anchored by Zona Maco, the yearly art week has been a stop on the international fair circuit for years, but only recently began to be a destination for designers.
Galleries, institutions, and even full fairs dedicated to design have cropped up to represent the design world in the Mexican capital.
Read on for 10 exhibitions to visit during Mexico City art week 2025.
Woven Kitchen at Studio Davidpompa
Mexican industrial design studio Davidpompa will host an exhibition in collaboration with the iconic local restaurant Contramar at it’s Roma Norte showroom.
Drawing influence from the menu of Contramar chef Gabriela Cámara, the studio will showcase its newest collections alongside deconstructed cuisines, set in scenography laden with palma. Dezeen has collaborated with the studio to create an architectural guide to the city in celebration of the art week.
4 to 9 February, Colima 264, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06000
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Feria Territorio at Espacio CDMX
The founders of October’s Design Week Mexico have entered the fray with an exhibition hosted in the recently renovated Félix Candela-designed Espacio CDMX pavilion in Chapultepec Park.
Furniture and objects by local designers such as Raul de la Cerda, Acoocooro, Dórica and more will be on view for the first iteration of the fair.
5 to 9 February, Av. de los Compositores 4, Bosque de Chapultepec II Secc, Miguel Hidalgo
Manufacturing Processes by Manufactura at Laguna
Local design and technology studio Manufactura will showcase a variety of manufacturing methods based onn circular materials and 3D printing at the Laguna art space within a Productora-designed restoration of a textile factory in the Doctores neighbourhood.
A variety of other art and design showcases will be on at Laguna, including the opening of an outpost for Mexico City collectible design gallery Ángulo Cero.
1 to 9 February, C. Dr. Lucio 181, Doctores, Cuauhtémoc, 06720
Alberto Kalach Through His Sketchbooks at BY Galería de Arquitectura
Nomadic gallery BY Galería de Arquitectura will be showcasing decades of drawings and sketches by iconic Mexico City architect Alberto Kalach at a space in San Miguel Chapultepec.
It is the first major exposition of the architect’s drawings, and the gallery will present the work in an unfolding way, with new pages being revealed each day.
4 to 9 February, Foro Rebollar. C. Gob. Rebollar 95
Zona Maco Diseño
Mexican industrial designer Cecilia León de la Barra will curate a section within the Zona Maco art fair that showcases a variety of designers, galleries and branded exhibitions.
Each year the curators select a series of emerging designers that are showcased in the middle of the section. Other special exhibits at the fair include photography and antiques.
5 to 9 February, del Conscripto 311, Lomas de Sotelo, Miguel Hidalgo, 11200
Earthling; Life through Earth by Taller Los Tepalcates at Ago Projects
Collectible design gallery Ago Projects will showcase work created by sisters Laura Enriquez Chávez and Asunción Enriquez Chávez with Mexico City designer Durbecq.
The work will include ceramic works for the home created using techniques Taller Los Tepalcates has for years put to use in their vibrant ceramic sculptures.
3 February onwards, Paseo de la Reforma 382
The Materia Archive 2020–2024 at Materia Studio
Local design agency and publisher Materia will launch a book highlighting the work of architects and designers, with essays and photographs.
The book collects the last four years of work by Materia’s in-house magazine combined with new explorations of ancestry and design evolution, focusing on Mexico. The book will be launched on 7 February and then be available for viewing by appointment.
7 February 1 to 4pm. Serapio Rendón 8, San Rafael
Unique Design X at Expo Rerforma
Nomadic design fair Unique Design X will return to the Expo Reforma alongside art fair Material for another edition, showcasing work by designers such as Hector Esrawe and Aldo Álvarez Tostado.
Known for thematic installations that accompany the gallery booths, the fair will also include a skateable object park to be used throughout the duration of the fair.
8 to 11 February, Av. Morelos 67, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc
Burn, Burn, Burn by Marcelo Suro at Base_showroom
Guadalajara-based designer Marcelo Suro will showcase a collection of works with local design consultancy Base Agency.
Working in what he calls “semifunctional typologies”, Suro’s work includes furniture and decor items crafted materials such as bronze, stone and glass.
5 February onward, Calle Agustín Melgar 39, Condesa,
Eny Lee Parke for CC-Tapis at Casa-Estudio Max Cetto
New York designer Enny Lee Parker will showcase a new collection of two-dimensional ceramics for rug brand CC-Tapis at an iconic modernist house in Mexico City.
Curated by Studio 84, the exhibition will also include work by designer studio Doshi Levien, as well as lighting by Flos and other design objects brought by Unno Gallery.
Feb 4 to 8, by appointment only, Agua 130 Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón, 01900
Mexico City art week takes place from 4-9 February 2025 across venues in Mexico City. See Dezeen Events Guide for more architecture and design events around the world.
