San Cristóbal de Las Casas. Chiapas, México
Tana vo’ne: Removal and reinvention of memory Recent work by PH Joel (and other artists) Maya/Zoque art is not only made—it is invented and reinvented. Its signs come from an ancient, millennia-old tradition; PH Joel revitalizes them with deep respect…
T’anal: Nudity and erotic art through the Maya / Zoque perspective Abraham Gómez, Antún Kojtom, Darwin Cruz, Genaro Sántiz, Juan Chawuk, Julieta Gómez, Manuel Guzmán, Maruch Méndez, PH Joel, Säsäknichim Martínez and Xun Betan. This exhibition brings together works by…
KATES-FERRI PROJECTS KATES-FERRI PROJECTS and Galería MUY are proud to announce, El Encuentro / The Encounter an exhibition that brings together a group of artists from Chiapas Mexico collectively curated with the Espacio Artístico MUY. The exhibition will take place…
Dyg’nojoch Jisbil spak’bal na / Urban paint streaks Jisbil spak’bal na (urban stains) is a collection of works that invites you to enjoy the artistic exploration of Dyg’nojoch [Yabteclum, Ch’enalho, 1989, and native of Jobel (San Cristóbal de las Casas)].…
Spatel Nopvenetik / Shaping ideas What is the essence, the genius, of P.T’ul’s work, and where does it come from?A very free imagination, yet deeply rooted in the profound traditions of his town, San Andrés, Chiapas. A humble confidence. He…
Five women, creators of art, (a) tackle the issues that weigh down and lift the women of the Tsotsil-Maya and Zoque-speaking communities of Chiapas, Mexico. The image of the braid comes to mind; with lines of argument (1) socialization and repression, (2) the strangely liberating autonomy of feminine spaces in traditional cultures and (3) the new construction of the original woman, as expressed in art and in life.
Genaro Sántiz Pox, medicine of the soul Photograph of Genaro Sántiz April-may 2022 The Galería MUY is pleased to present a complex and fascinating exhibition by the artist Genaro Sántiz (Cruzton, Chamula; 1979) inspired by pox (also spelled posh). As…
Antún Kojtom Ts’ ibabil k’ op yaye ch’ ulelal The carved language of ch’ulel This installation of more than 400 engravings by Maestro Antún Kojtom is an event of unfolding in scales: it takes the large form of some forms…
Recent Honors and Activities Panel discussion at the Cultural Institute of Mexico in Paris On July 23, 2026, Gerardo K’ulej took part in a panel discussion on contemporary Maya art at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Paris with art historian…
Clay workshopin Francisco Villa Darwin Cruz, of Ch’ol origin, and PH Joel, a Tseltal artist, chose to work together to better manage the groups of children and youth interested in the workshops held in Ejido Francisco Villa, a village located…