~ Mujeres de Mexico ~
Women of Mexico
Presented in cooperation with the Consulado General de Mexico en San Francisco
Celebrating the Women of Mexico in the Heart of San Francisco
The Mexican Museum, in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco, proudly presented the "Women of Mexico" Exhibition, running from May 10 through June 30. Hosted in the Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Gallery at the Consulate General of Mexico (532 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA 94107), this special showcase celebrated the vibrant history, culture, and artistic contributions of Mexican women. Visitors had the opportunity to experience a carefully curated selection of more than twenty works drawn directly from The Mexican Museum collection, including paintings, lithographs, sculptures in clay, wood, and bronze, and more.
This exhibition featured artworks by the following artists:
Josefina Aguilar
Emilio Amero
Juan de la Calado
Jean Charlot
Rosa Rolanda Covarrubias
Dick Crispo
Hernández Báez
Federico Cantú Garza
Carmen Lomas Garza
Sarah Jiménez
Leopoldo Méndez
Gustavo Monroy
José Clemente Orozco
Leo Politi
Adolfo Quinteros
José María de Servín
Francisco Zúñiga
You can view the virtual exhibition gallery, here (tbc).
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This exhibition was highlighted by two primary events that brought the community together. The first, "Tastes of Mexico," paired the visual arts with a broad spectrum of Mexican musical classics to celebrate both Cinco de Mayo and international mother's day at the Mexican Consulate of San Francisco. The first gathering fostered a wonderful evening of art, dialogue, and community, beautifully complementing the breathtaking visual works on display drawn from The Mexican Museum's extensive and award-winning collection of artwork from artists of many backgrounds, periods, and styles.
Programming continued with a well-attended and highly praised Cultural Reception on Thursday, June 11, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
The Mexican Museum community gathered to honor the exhibition's success, enjoying catered food alongside formal speeches by the Consul General and talks and even poetry recital by the museum community. This reception serves as a fitting tribute to the profound legacy of Mexican women in the arts as well as buttresses The Mexican Museum's ongoing efforts to celebrate Mexican and Mexican American art and artists in the Bay Area and beyond.
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