Exhibition Archive


Exhibition Archive

		MásCaras: Masks of Mexico May 11, 2005 - November 12, 2005 The exhibition featured masks created from wood, clay, animal skin, cloth, and papier maché from the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, Michoacán, Puebla, and Chiapas.

		Testaments to the Future January 19, 2005 - April 23, 2005 In celebration of The Mexican Museum's 30th Anniversary, we presented a selection of remarkable artworks recently donated to our permanent collection.

		Casa de los Espíritus September 8, 2004 - November 27, 2004 The "House of the Spirits" exhibition featured unique popular art pieces in ceramic, wood, papier-mâché and tin created for Días de los Muertos, from our Paul Sherrill Collection.

		Exposición José Luis Cuevas June 2, 2004 - August 21, 2004 The exhibition featured lithographs and drawings spanning four decades of the life of one of Mexico's premiere artists, José Luis Cuevas.

		Contested Narratives: Chicana Art from the Permanent Collection January 21, 2004 - May 15, 2004 Presenting paintings, prints, photographs and mixed media pieces, the exhibition explored the "feminine" narratives found in the work of Chicana artists.

		Crafting Ritual October 15, 2003 - December 20, 2003 Focusing on religious artifacts, indigenous traditional objects and ceremonial masks, the exhibition highlighted ritual objects from our Nelson A. Rockefeller Collection of Mexican Folk Art.

		The Fantastic and the Familiar July 9, 2003 - September 27, 2003 The exhibition featured surreal landscapes by Francisco Toledo, fantastic figures of Rufino Tamayo, and works by Rodolfo Morales.

		Manuel Álvarez Bravo May 2, 2003 - June 15, 2003 This outdoor exhibit was a tribute to the Mexican Master of Photography, Manuel Álvarez Bravo.

		Objects of Devotion February 5, 2003 - May 31, 2003 This exhibit explored the representations of Virgins, Saints, Biblical scenes and miracles as presented in retablos, ex-votos and religious sculptures.

		Chicanos en Mictlán: Día de los Muertos in California October 6, 2000 - December 31, 2000 This exhibition explored the origins and influences of Day of the Dead observances in California, featuring the work of over fifty artists.

		The Rosa & Miguel Covarrubias Collection January 28, 2000 - April 23, 2000 In commemoration of our 25th Anniversary, the Museum organized an exhibition featuring artwork from its Rosa & Miguel Covarrubias Collection.

		Patssi Valdez January 22, 1999 - March 28, 1999 This exhibition was the first major museum survey of artwork by Patssi Valdez, a major photographer, performance artist and painter whose career has spanned over 25 years.

		In the Spirit of Resistance February 27, 1998 - April 26, 1998 The exhibit illustrated the profound influence of the Mexican muralists and printmakers of the Taller de Gráfica Popular (Popular Graphic Workshop) on eight African-American artists working from the 1920s through 1950s.

		Ceremony of Spirit December 8, 1993 - February 20, 1994 Ceremony of Spirit investigated aspects of spirituality in nature and memory as represented in the works of sixteen artists of Latino ancestry living in the United States.

		Pasión por Frida July 1, 1992 - September 13, 1992 Pasión Por Frida was an examination of Frida Kahlo as artist, teacher, and source of inspiration for a new generation of artists. More that 500 objects were on view, including photographs, memorabilia, and original artwork.

		The Nelson A. Rockefeller Collection November 8, 1986 - March 1, 1987 In 1985, The Mexican Museum received a gift of over 500 Mexican Popular Art objects from The Nelson A. Rockefeller Collection of Mexican Folk Art, spanning over 45 years of collecting.