What is the essence, the genius, of P.T'ul's work, and what is its origin? A very free imagination and very tied to the deep traditions of his town of San Andrés, Chiapas. A humble security.
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 that are…
Jn’atik jnatik (We miss our homes) Using the contemporary media of painting, installation, and video, Chiapas artists from the Maya and Zoque peoples present recent works on the theme of earthquakes and material, sociocultural, and spiritual reconstruction from the perspective…
Spoxil Ch’ulelal: Soul Medicine Spoxil Ch’ulelal: Medicine of the Soul brings together artists who speak five languages originating from the Mayan and Zoque families, from the state of Chiapas, who, from the new indigenous art, invite you to learn about…
Mayan and Zoque interpretations of the (In)visible pandemic These 20 works of art show a special spirit of wisdom with a long-term vision, very welcome in these times of pandemic panic. We are in a moment of profound reevaluation. In…
Mayan and Zoque artists in the week of art/Zonamaco The Galería MUY and the OMR present “The photography of Maruch Sántiz: art and healing”, in recognition of this photographer who has taken great risks, achieving an inspiring artistic corpus, while…
Pox, soul medicine 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 is known, this locally…
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.
Bless my way Artistic project of Abraham Gómez, we proudly present “Bless my way”, a new series of photographs taken by Abraham Gómez Vázquez (Ichinton, Chamula, 1977). Based on his dual practice as a photographer-artist and vehicle sales consultant (at…
