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In a world of extractivism and war, a feminine approach to growth, power, and success has never been more urgent and meaningful. We believe in quietly and gracefully weaving revolutions through united work, sheer genius, and creativity . This is how our global community came to be, both our gift and responsibility. 333 Reflecting on your individual and collective needs, endeavors, and desires, we designed 3 different memberships to serve you best and multiply our impact. A powerful MYCELIUM , for those who want it all. Traveling POLLEN, for the world trotters. A mindful SEED, for everyone. Taste, compare, pick: MYCELIUM is our global community platform to shine, connect & collaborate with inspiring women. A place of endless possibilities and exciting opportunities through connection and collaboration. A platform to create change and meaningful impact through compatible efforts, passions, and causes. The way to find and support the women-led projects and initiatives that inspire you the most. A powerful network of incredible women, ready to uplift and support your dreams, ideas, events, brand, or business. I feel encouraged by authentic self-development, always looking to improve, that’s why for me Hermanas is such a great space. There has never been a better time and a more conscious one when women want to evolve in sisterhood, the existence of Hermanas is just the right tool to unify what is already a desire that exists in all women, to belong and feel seen. CHISTINE - USA POLLEN is our dedicated space for renting, selling, and swapping homes with sisters around the world. The feminine approach to traveling and hosting, graceful encounters based on our guides for tactful agreements. A door to new destinations, a safe, beautiful home wherever you go. The gift of belonging from the start, choosing to experience a place like a local sister would, for diversified cultural growth. The opportunity to share unparalleled support through your space, within an inspiring circle of likeminded women. Hermanas has been an incredible community for me as I spent the last 1.5 years traveling around through Mexico, New York, San Francisco, Paris, and Barcelona - I met amazing women at every stop and even managed to find some great rentals along the way! I love the tips and engagement and also contributing my own experiences in whatever way I can! DEVIN - MEXICO / USA SEED is our constellation of WhatsApp groups, where we support each other through thick and thin. Growth and connection, at no cost. Hermana’s free offering for inclusive impact. A community of open, genuine support when finding high-quality, daily-life resources and solutions in a new city. A place for each Hermana to share its unique vision and testimony with valuable tips. An evolving guide to thrive in adventure and new beginnings through the experience of those who came before. I love this online community for its effortless ability to forge connections, bringing together women with shared interests from both local and global spheres. It deserves to be celebrated as the vibrant hub it is, fostering a sense of belonging, sisterhood, and mutual support among its members. This platform makes the world feel a little smaller and more united. AXELLE - FRANCE Growth is our favorite way to honor your trust and choice. We want to take this opportunity to say: thank you for choosing Hermanas as a partner in life. As we vow to continue to evolve towards more personalized and meaningful interactions, we rejoice in imagining what your evolution, in community , will bring. Which of the three will you choose? Much love, Hermanas team.

We’ve moved forward. We truly have. But women still encounter unique challenges as they travel. Escalating housing costs and insisting safety concerns for solo travelers everywhere inspired us to take action and try something new. This is how Pollen  was envisioned, created, and spread. Today our global sister-to-sister housing platform has members in more than 50 countries, enjoying benefits that nurture their travel experience through a shared economy  and a feminine approach to hospitality. Addressing Modern Challenges for Women Sense of community: Hermanas carefully curates a network that feels like a sisterhood, fostering trust and solidarity among members. The platform enables women to share resources and local insights, leading to curated experiences and genuine connections. The safety we seek: With a powerful ethos and strong guidelines, Hermanas strive to welcome safe and reputable hosts and guests, creating a more secure environment for all members. Save while you thrive: Built on respect and fairness, Pollen encourages members to offer and agree on fair prices. The platform does not charge commission or cleaning fees, and active swapping groups facilitate creative and cost-efficient travel arrangements. A sustainable, shared economy: Instead of giving up to 25% to intermediary platforms, Hermanas charges no transaction fees, allowing hosts to earn additional income. A small, annual community contribution supports the network’s   maintenance and individualized member support, fostering a sustainable shared economy. An Endless Loop of Benefits We dare, you dare Very few things foster confidence more than navigating unknown environments. As women embrace new challenges and wonders successfully, they expand their horizons and become unstoppable. This has been our dream and intention, from day one. Pollen is now an ever-changing space that grows with your endeavors and this is how far we’ve come, always together.

Some of us spend more time than we’d like whenever we buy. Under the  very accurate  notion that  every purchase is a vote towards the world we want to live in , it is quite a task to nail sustainable, inspiring, healthy, creative, and high-value on every price tag.   With women as the leading demographic of conscious buying decisions , it was only a matter of time for us to harness the power of our community to benefit both partners and members in a fun, convenient way. A World of Benefits A Mycelium Membership gives you instant access to exclusive discounts and perks from over 100 of our favorite brands. These include partnerships with local businesses and unique offerings from our very own members' ventures. As fun as it gets Whether you’re looking for a new workout class, a sustainable wardrobe, or a je ne sais quoi to make you feel on top of your game, our partnerships span multiple industries: Each brand and partner, thoughtfully selected to ensure they align with our values of excellence, integrity, and innovation. By supporting them, you are also championing fellow members and their extraordinary endeavors. Value Beyond Measure We always envisioned the Mycelium as a gateway to empower our community, a wise investment that brings substantial value that far exceeds its membership cost. Thank you, partners and members for making this dream a tangible reality. If you haven’t joined yet, you may now have 100 additional reasons to do so.

Dragana & Léa, Hermanas co-founders We’re filled with gratitude as we reflect on the evolution of our incredibly diverse community. From seven women to thousands of you, from a single city to multiple destinations in more than 50 countries,  from wondering who you’d be to being in awe of you. Founding members, we’re thrilled to know you and can’t wait to see you in action, shaping our vision. In the era of mass impersonal platforms, where ads are relentless and content should be more honest, we want to cut through the noise and offer what we, ourselves, have been looking for. We see your challenges because we’ve faced them and we’ve birthed Hermanas to give you the  strong community  and  personalized tools  that matter most. Whether through curated connections, game-changer resources, the perfect home away from home, or that class you were desperately looking for –you’re not alone, and you’re set up for thriving anywhere you go. The wonder of  next So far we’ve enjoyed meeting, chatting, collaborating, and dreaming with many of you and are  beyond  excited to meet the women who are yet to join.   As co-founders, along with our passionate team, dear advisors and investors, we’ve poured our love into building something that  genuinely  honors this incredible community. As promised, you have a say in every step of the way. Based on continuous and quite enjoyable convos with members, here’s what’s coming: Improved platforms : we’re harnessing the tech that best supports our collective vision and potential. We’re working hard to make everything easier and faster while prioritizing the Hermanas’ way —that you already love. Expanded offerings: events, events, events. Our imagination is running wild and we can’t wait to show you the new partnerships we’re brewing and most importantly, the member benefits involved. An all-star team: we’re bringing in more talents every week and can’t help but smile watching our all-women’s team evolve. Welcome, girls! Partnerships with brands that share our values and ethos: we strive to offer only the best curation across industries, always thinking of the quality and exquisite taste of our community. Hermanas worldwide: there’s no such thing as too many destinations and we’re absolutely loving our new ones.  A sisterhood anywhere you go, our dream from day one. To our ever-inspiring members, thank you for boosting our commitment with your presence. We couldn’t be more proud and ready to serve you in beautiful ways. If you haven’t applied yet: Endless thank you’s, Dragana & Léa Co-founders

THE LAST 100 INVITATIONS You have a tangible role : shaping our evolution By getting to know you, digitally and in person, we define what is meaningful and exciting for the entire Hermanas community. By observing your talents, interests, desires, cultural backgrounds, gifts & unconventionalities, we understand better how to provide value for women at a global scale. By listening to your feedback and insights, we refine our platforms and offering. You hold exclusive benefits : showing our gratitude Unlimited access to all the Mycelium benefits (present and future) First to experience the app (coming soon) Participate in workshops (optional) Lifetime membership (vs. renewed annually) Activists raising their voice with grace. Artists inspiring freedom of expression. Entrepreneurs believing in a better tomorrow. Healers & mothers caring for others Women not afraid to challenge the conventional, to create, to lead. Sisters partnering up with each other. Our invitation to become a Founding Member is for you to embody our shared purpose, to make Hermanas as beautiful and impactful as possible. After onboarding the last 100 Founding Members, the cost of the membership will increase and will need to be renewed annually.

Arte PRO is a Mexico-based non-profit that approaches empowerment from a perspective that is both science-backed, artful, and provides tools for self-regulation and emotional intelligence. Arte PRO promotes self-knowledge and introspection, creating a space for personal dialogue and awareness that develop socio-emotional capacities of synthesis, consensus, resilience and self-esteem, enabling women and children to become powerful agents of change in their environment, and the narrators of their own stories. Q: Tell me a bit about you A: I was born and raised in Mexico City, and ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been using my creative muscles— exploring and creating art. Art is what brought me to Europe, to Paris precisely, when I was only 16. After a few years in Paris I moved to Germany and started studying medicine, because I wanted art to remain my passion and not my work. I knew pretty quickly this was not for me, so I studied art in Berlin, where I lived for 7 years. Berlin was the door to myself, to finding self knowledge and exploration. Q: Yes! We love Berlin. But tell me more about art and how you then got to Arte PRO. A: Art was always a refuge, the place where I could explore freely, and a catalyzer for soul and spirit. I think there are two truths about Art in Mexico. One is that people that are already in the arts know the power of art to transform, and the second is that it is people who already consume art and culture are mostly already creating it too. It’s very hard to create new audiences, and this was the first challenge that drove me to create Arte PRO. The second driver was a personal experience I had with an abusive business partner. It made me realize the situation of disempowerment of women in this country. So, I began to work at shelter homes, to begin from the grassroots. 10 years ago, when I started this, I was in my mid-late 20s. And I wanted to be very scientific about my approach. And that’s where the Science elements comes in! I gathered a team of scientists, mental health specialists, neuroscientists, and psychologists to understand the power of art in someone’s psyche, especially someone with trauma. Using art as social or mental intervention was not taken seriously at the time, so I wanted to make sure we had the science back us up too. Because I know of the transformative power of art. Q: And how did you come to work mainly with children? A: Children are extremely vulnerable but also extremely receptive to transformation. I began to work with children born into prison or victims of abuse quite quickly after working with women. I saw that, by the nature of their surroundings or situation they were in, they lost access to this very basic right: that every child has to imagine. Children in prison are for me so important to work with, they are born into a situation that they did not choose, and because there is no budget for them, they mostly live the life of their mothers, who are inmates. They are called the invisible children, and every state has a different jurisdiction on how long they have to stay in prison after they are born. In some it’s up to twelve years, imagine! Q: What do the workshops look like? A: We invite artists who design and give workshops to the kids or the women. But before they give workshops, they work with mental health specialists. Essentially, what I did was put in a room artists and mental health specialists and we basically cracked the code of the connection between arts and mental health. In the programs the kids overtly see is that they're playing, they're creating, they're having fun, they're learning creative skills, and what they don't see, is that they're developing skills for their future, improving their mental health and acquiring tools to self regulate their emotions. And this is so important! Q: Wow, yes definitely, we are big on holding both the emotional and mental through the creative. A: Yes, it's a beautiful thing for me personally too! Because I get to be the geek, when I speak to our team of specialists, and then I get to be the curator, the artsy part that I love so much too. We have collaborated with artists like Jorge Yazpik, Luisa Trigo, and Ana Castella, and universities all over the world and I now have had some people from UK that might want to use our program in their prisons. I’m so excited, and it’s our 10 years anniversary in February next year! ​ ​

Ariana offers classes and facilitates workshops at events and festivals where she combines breathwork, movement, and meditation, creating a unique experience with a focus on - going beyond what we believe we can do. She believes well-being is a sense of home inside of us and encourages individuals to reflect on what that means to them. Q: Tell me a little bit about you and your journey here? A: From a young age, I’ve had this entrepreneurial vein. I’m not sure where it came from because no one in my immediate family is swayed, but how I grew up allowed me the space to explore that. I learned how to build and run businesses with a grassroots approach, that was my kind of north star. This drive led me to collaborate with talented leaders in wellness, skincare, fashion, and packaged foods. I grew up in California and over the past 3 years, I have lived nomadically, between Portugal, New York and other places. Q: Amazing, and what projects are you currently dedicated to? A: My focus now is wellbeing through breath, movement meditation, and using imagination as a tool. Let me explain: it always starts with grounding ourselves, feeling our body and then going into our imagination. My approaches differ depending on who is in front of me, a client, or a class. I try to adapt to their energy that day. You know engineers or doctors might have a different approach than artists, for example. Currently, I offer online classes where I combine breathwork, movement, and meditation creating a unique experience with a focus on going beyond what we believe we can do. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and a background in Hatha & Ashtanga Yoga from Rishikesh, India, I use many different tools in this class to create an elevated sense of well-being. Q: What a mix! Tell me a bit more about your latest project in Brazil. A: I recently co-created a project in Chapada Diamantina, Bahia, Brazil. The space is nestled in the forest providing an opportunity to pause our daily life routines to create space for a new reality for yourself while learning recycling processes and ecological education. The property can house 3-4 guests who wish to visit the national park and is open for collaboration for those who resonate with the space and wish to host experiences here. Hermanas unite! Whatever I do, the idea is for me to always show up and give in the way that I can, which is through this movement perspective, mostly to help people connect further to themselves. It’s a co-creation! This is also why I love Hermanas, it’s really about co-creation and how we can do that in a way that is sustainable. Q: Absolutely! Thank you for sharing all this with us. And last but not least, we ask this to all the people we talk to, what does community mean to you? A: Community shares space physically and emotionally where we can feel safe to express who fully are and who we are becoming. Community is filled with loved ones who recharge us and encourage us to grow. It is having people to go to and be like, “hey, this is who I am” and then being there through time, with open arms, accepting our evolving selves, and also holding us accountable, being honest, and real with us.

Pandora Graessl (FR, CH) is a multidisciplinary artist and photographer based in Mexico City. Inspired by the desire to understand our journey on Earth, her practice explores the relationship between human mind-bodies and the natural dimension. A nomadic life and an insatiable curiosity for the planet has fostered her global creative vision. Drawing from a plurality of references, Graessl’s explores her deep interest in ancestral mythology and the powerful realm of dreams. WHAT ARE YOU SHOWING? I'm showing photography, sculptures, a sound piece in collaboration with Moises Hadid Sacal the founder of xpan, some objects made with designer Paolo Angelucco and a whole mythological installation world around the symbolism of the snake and the duality it embodies. WHO IS THE ARTIST TO WATCH? I'm showing in an abandoned building in Anzures - It's a 3 floor maze of works, a journey to get lost and be found again. WHAT ARE YOU DOING BETWEEN AND AFTER THE SHOWS? There is a whole program going on, between cocktails, opening and parties. This period of the year is so busy and electric.The city is in full ebullition. I'll go to Materials Happening,  Kurimanzutto, The french embassy dinner as they are one of my sponsors, Tamayo Gala + my own dinner I'm doing with the brand Jean-Paul Gaultier within my exhibition. This event will probably turn into a little party. :) EXPLORE MORE: @_Pandorama pandoragraessl.com graesslstudio.com SEE HERMANAS CURATION OF MEXICO CITY ART WEEK HERE All images by Pandora Graessl

My name is Age Salajõe, an Estonian-born, Mexico City-based professional. In 2016, I arrived in Mexico with a keen design eye and an entrepreneurial approach to cross-pollination between mediums-whether it being art, design, or beauty. I am the co-founder and a director of MASA, a gallery that bridges the gap between art and collectible design, EWE Studio, a studio devoted to preserving and advancing Mexico's rich artisan heritage. I am also the founder of NETA VERE, an on-demand beauty and wellness services, and e-commerce platform. In blurring the lines across mediums, I have always advocated for the nuanced relationship between aesthetics and functionality and for cross-cultural ways of thinking. WHAT ARE YOU SHOWING? I am thrilled about MASA's upcoming exhibition with the New York-based gallery Luhring Augustine. Our collaborative exhibition at our gallery in Mexico City is truly something I am very proud of. Together, we are presenting a roster of artists and designers in conversation with one another, including Christina Forrer, Mark Handforth, Mohammed Sami, Salman Toor, Rachel Whiteread, Héctor Esrawe, Panorammma, Brian Thoreen, Héctor Zamora, and more. In addition to MASA, my studio, EWE, has an open studio in Roma Norte that I encourage everyone to visit as well. On view at MASA Galería opening Feb 6 Location Joaquín A. Pérez 6. San Miguel Chapultepec CDMX WHAT IS NOT TO BE MISSED? There are many wonderful things happening during the art week, from open studios and collaborative artist pop-up exhibitions, to gallery openings all over town, apart from the fairs, of course. Apart from Maco, Material, and Acme, I wouldn't miss the Co'ma and Peana collaborative exhibition at Juan O’Gorman's studio. I am also looking forward to Peana’s solo exhibition for Julia Rometti, Anahuacalli to see Wyatt Kahn’s presentation, as well as Emil Sands at Jo-hs, and Dante Medinas open studio. A solo show of Newton at Lodos, as well Abraham Gonzales’s solo show at Campeche, and Naranjo 141. And of course, Travesia Cuatro, Mascota, Kurimanzutto, and OMR. WHO ARE THE ARTISTS TO WATCH? I am keeping my keen eye on Panorammma and Dante Medina. WHAT ARE YOU DOING BETWEEN AND AFTER THE SHOWS? I will be fully present at MASA throughout the art week, and I try not to do many things during this week, but to see the exhibitions in calm the following week. However, I will make sure to attend Material's Carlos Amorales performance, Rafael Prieto’s opening, the pop-up bar by Loup Sarion and Charlotte vander Borght at Mascota, Lago Algo, and squeeze in meals at few places around town. I usually grab a green juice from the street vendor around my house and head to work, or get a croissant from Saint on a naughty day. I would also recommend Amanda Manda or Expendío de Maíz for breakfast, El Sella or Coox Hanal for lunch, and Bar el Bosque for an early dinner. For late-night vibes rather than food, I suggest Covadonga. Apart from Rosetta, Maximo, Hugo, and Contramar, which are always a special treat, but tend to be very busy on that week. EXPLORE MORE: @agesalajoe MASA Galeria EWE Studio NETA VERE SEE HERMANAS CURATION OF MEXICO CITY ART WEEK HERE

Sarah Len is the Founder and Creative Director behind MATERIA, a multidisciplinary platform to discover art, design and culture. Her creative agency represents a global roster of designers and artists including creative direction, communications, brand and business development. A design-world insider whose experience spans over a decade developing the careers of high-profile creatives, including Ken Fulk, Darren Jett, Alex P White, AvroKO, and Julia Carrillo.  Sarah has created a dynamic and personalized incubator for creative talent and businesses to expand, grow and achieve their wildest dreams. With a background in Architecture and Global Studies, Sarah brings a unique perspective that is equal parts strategic and visionary. WHAT ARE YOU SHOWING? Materia presents SCULPTED, an exhibition bringing together the works of the Mexican artist Jorge Yázpik and New York-based design studio Known Work. The pairing of Yázpik’s sculptural works with Known Work’s functional design pieces encapsulate the porous boundaries between art and design, form and function. The exhibition is meant to engage viewers in a sensorial conversation, one that inspires new understandings of the importance of spatial context in the presentation and appreciation of art and design. On view at MATERIA Studio Feb 7-11 from 11-6p and by appointment Feb 12-26 Location Serapio Rendon 8 Interior 106 Col. San Rafael CDMX WHAT IS NOT TO BE MISSED? One of the exhibits I'm most looking forward to will be an offsite exhibition presented by Peana Gallery in the home of the late composer Conlon Nancarrow designed by Juan O'Gorman in 1950. The exhibit will bring together contemporary work by 24 artists. They are fantastic at bringing together art, architecture, culture and history and never disappoint! WHO ARE THE ARTISTS TO WATCH? Jorge Yázpik and Known Work at MATERIA Daniel Lezama at Galeria Hilario Galguera Brian Thoreen at Masa Gallery Gabriel Orozco at Kurimanzutto WHAT ARE YOU DOING BETWEEN AND AFTER THE SHOWS? Meditating! EXPLORE MORE: @sarah_morgan_len @materia___magazine @materia___creative https://materia.press/es/ SEE HERMANAS CURATION OF MEXICO CITY ART WEEK HERE

Hi dear ones reading. This is Paola Castelo. I’m originally from Sonora, Mexico and my roots are from the indigenous Yaqui of Sonora. I’m an artist, a mother of two daughters and the founder of Art Movement platform Vuelta Sur. I’m also the founder and director of the Vuelta Sur Arts and Culture foundation. To read more about my story on why I do the work I do and more about what our foundation does you can visit our website vueltasur.com WHAT ARE YOU SHOWING? Our platform Vuelta Sur has curated an incredible list of exhibitions happening as well as events. I wouldn’t miss the Museo Tamayo Gala event as is to raise funds for the next year ahead of exhibitions. As many of you might know the government of Mexico cut all funding for the arts and culture so I think is important we support the museums we have to continue increasing our international knowledge in the arts and culture. I also wouldn’t miss meeting Gabriel Orozco at Kurimanzutto Gallery. WHO ARE ARTISTS TO WATCH? Frieda Toranzo Jaeger with Travesía Cuatro. WHAT ARE YOU DOING BETWEEN AND AFTER THE SHOWS? This year Vuelta Sur has two museum collaborations and 14 partnerships with renowned galleries so my time will be divided between all the visits and also some nighttime events. On Tuesday night I will be at “No se vende” party at the abandoned house of Porfirio Diaz. On Thursday night at the Museo Tamayo Gala. I’m excited for all the exhibitions happening as I know how much work goes into them. I truly admire and congratulate all the teams involved in making their dreams a reality and for their continued efforts in making sure Mexico is one of the top countries for emerging arts and culture. Hugs to everyone reading and if you see me please say hi! EXPLORE MORE: @paola_castelo @vueltasur Vuelta Sur linktree SEE HERMANAS CURATION OF MEXICO CITY ART WEEK HERE

Traveler and passionate about art and literature since she was very young, always committed to work for the growth of her country, Mara Ortega Arena is the Head of Development at Museo Tamayo, where she supervises the implementation of the necessary activities and strategies to contribute to the success of the institution's cultural program. Always with the firm intention of participating in social change, Mara never stops getting involved in creative projects which she believes can make a positive impact in the world. WHAT ARE YOU SHOWING? Ragnar Kjartansson, The Things You See Before The Curtain Hits the Floor: Ragnar Kjartansson (Reykjavik, Iceland, 1976) uses theatrical conventions and their paradoxes to create works that often examine emotions, imposture, the historical and the autobiographic, as well as the politics of representation. Employing simple strategies such as repetition or the recreation of an action from different scenarios and points of view, the artist produces situations that illuminate the very matter of spectacle. Repetition reveals nuances and variations with the gravity of a mantra and the richness of a kaleidoscopic image. His performances can last up to twelve hours, run continuously in the museum gallery for as long as the exhibition is open to the public, or be recreated every five years. Humor and the absurd appear in his work to amplify and distort meaning. ‍The tension between fiction and lie, spectacle and confession, person and character is the common thread that runs through the performances, installations, videos and paintings in this exhibition by Kjartansson, the first in Latin America. The title of the exhibition is a reference to "Theatre Impressions," a poem by the 1996 winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, Wislawa Szymborska. In the closing lines, the poet evokes the power of theater once its illusions are revealed and it grows in its artifice: "But the curtain's fall is the most uplifting part / the things you see before it hits the floor: / here one hand quickly reaches for a flower, / there another hand picks up a fallen sword." As is the case in several of Kjartansson's plays, theater is at once simulation and truth. Petrit Halilaj, Runik: Through drawing, sculptures, costumes, and installations, Petrit Halilaj’s (b. 1986) migratory creatures gather around a scaled floating structure of the house he and his family built in the country’s capital of Pristina after their old home in Runik was destroyed during the bombings of the Kosovo War. As part of the exhibition, Halilaj has also inscribed a large scale chicken—a bird famously known as one of the few unable to fly—onto a Boeing 737 aircraft operated by Aeroméxico. Both the architectural rendition of his family home and the airplane serve as vessels for Halilaj’s memories of belonging and dreams of migration. Petrit Halilaj: RUNIK is the artist’s first solo exhibition in Latin America, showcasing how art has not only been his vehicle to travel and learn about the world, but also a medium through which he can explore and express complicated emotions about the history of his homeland and his identity. Now living in Berlin but with strong roots in Kosovo and close ties to several places around the world, Halilaj’s understanding of home is anchored in bonds of affection. WHAT IS NOT TO BE MISSED? I would definitely not miss visiting Abraham González Pacheco’s show at Campeche gallery (Campeche 130, Roma). Abraham is a visual artist, set designer, draftsman and amateur excavator. His work proposes an approach to his family and personal origins with the absent historical core of his town, and through this, he creates archeological fictions to reflect on the idea of identity. WHAT ARE YOU DOING BETWEEN AND AFTER THE SHOWS? This year is the 20th anniversary of Zona Maco, so this without a doubt will be a very special edition of the fair. And Material Art Fair turns 10, and this fair is also unmissable so you will probably see me there at some point, and without a doubt at their event at Polyforum Siqueiros, opening their doors especially for Carlos Amorales, Estados fragmentados, on Wednesday Feb 7th. I am of course excited to visit our city’s many galleries, they will mostly be opening new and exciting shows timed perfectly for Art Week and I am sure that we will get to see emerging proposals that will open the conversation on the world’s current social and artistic expression. On Thursday, obviously, the Tamayo Gala is a must. The relevance of this event in the international art scene has met no equal and we are happy to host great leaders and impactful artists from around the world in a night filled with delicious food by Contramar, a fun party by Casa Dragones, great musical acts, and of course lots dancing and celebration. Also, I will be visiting my Maxa and Mayan Warrior friends on Friday Feb. 9th joining them in a magical night that definitely requires dancing shoes! These, among other happenings, make a pretty exciting week ahead! Btw, for those who will be traveling both nationally and internationally, keep an eye out to see if you get to be on board the Aeromexico aircraft that has been intervened by the artist Petrit Halilaj, in continuation to his current exhibition at Museo Tamayo and taking art to new heights! EXPLORE MORE: @maraortegaarena Museo Tamayo SEE HERMANAS CURATION OF MEXICO CITY ART WEEK HERE