Zona Maco
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Zona Maco (stylized as ZⓈONAMACO)[1] is an annual international art fair in Mexico City. Founded in 2003 by Zélika García,[2] it is held in February at Centro Citibanamex.[3] “Maco” is an abbreviation of “México Arte Contemporáneo”. It was most recently held February 7-11, 2024.
The fair consists of these events: Zona Maco Arte Contemporáneo showcases contemporary and modern artworks and design; Zona Maco Diseño features furniture, jewelry, textiles, every-day and decorative objects, as well as limited editions and historical pieces; Zona Maco Foto features vintage, modern and contemporary photography and video; and Salón del Anticuario hosts antiquarians.
The fair hosts a program of lectures and activities in museums, galleries and exhibition sites across Mexico City. Zona Maco is the largest Latin American art fair.[4][5][6][7]
History
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Zélika García founded Zona Maco Arte Contemporáneo in 2003, Salón del Anticuario in 2014 and Zona Maco Foto in 2015. García currently serves as Director, while Direlia Lazo serves as Artistic Director.[8]
Zona Maco México Arte Contemporáneo Contemporary Art Mexico was held 2009 - 2016 [9] at Centro Banamex, Mexico City. Zona Maco Foto was held 2015- 2016,[10] at Centro Banamex, Mexico City. Zona Maco Salón del Anticuario Antiquarian Hall was held 2014 - 2016,[11] at Centro Banamex, Mexico City. Feria Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo en México International Contemporary Art Fair in Mexico was held in 2008, at Centro Banamex, Mexico City. Maco México Arte Contemporáneo Contemporary Art Mexico was held in 2007,[12] at Residencial Palmas Park, Mexico City. Maco México Arte Contemporáneo Contemporary Art Mexico was held 2004 - 2006,[13] at Expo Reforma, Mexico City. La Muestra 2 was held im 2003,[14] at World Trade Center, Mexico City. La Muestra 1 was held in 2002 in Monterrey, Mexico.
References
[edit]- ^ "ZⓈONAMACO".
- ^ Porter Katz, Brooke (February 4, 2018). "Zélika García's Design Guide to Mexico City". Robb Report.
- ^ Escalante-De Mattei, Shanti (February 9, 2024). "Mexico City's Zona Maco Fair Is 'Back in Full Force,' as Collectors Snap Up Venice Biennale Artists". Artnet.
- ^ Stoclet, Natalie (January 29, 2024). "Your Go-To Guide For Mexico City Art Week 2024". Forbes.
- ^ Ontiveros Valdés, Constanza (5 February 2024). "How Mexico City's art scene and its biggest fair, Zona Maco, have grown over 20 years: The biggest art fair in Latin America is marking a significant milestone while showcasing the booming local scene". The Art Newspaper.
- ^ Osorio, Camila (2022-02-10). "El regreso de Zona Maco, la feria de arte más grande en América Latina: más optimismo y menos NFT". El País México (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-02-10.
- ^ Zarobell, John (2017). Art and the global economy. Oakland, California: University of California Press. p. 154. ISBN 978-0-520-29152-2.
- ^ "Direlia Lazo to Serve as Artistic Director of Zona Maco", Artforum, New York, 1 September 2015. Retrieved on 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Más de 40 mil personas visitaron la edición 13 Zona Maco", La Jornada, Mexico, 9 February 2016. Retrieved on 23 June 2016.
- ^ "The Zona Maco fair group to organize a photography fair", Arte por Excelencias, Madrid, 20 March 2015. Retrieved on 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Zona Maco inaugura el Salón del Anticuario", Milenio, Mexico, 25 September 2014. Retrieved on 23 June 2016.
- ^ Mac Masters, Merry "Maco se consolida como la feria de arte contemporáneo más relevante de AL", La Jornada, Mexico, 13 April 2007. Retrieved on 23 June 2016.
- ^ Márquez, Fabián "Concluye segunda edición de Maco", El Universal, Mexico, 25 April 2005. Retrieved on 23 June 2016.
- ^ "Llega feria de arte a la ciudad de México", El Universal, Mexico, 27 February 2003. Retrieved on 23 June 2016.
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