'Birds of Mexico' on display in Morocco; explores the value of birds in different societies
The Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech, Morocco, is exhibiting from today until July 27 the exhibition Birds of Mexico, which explores the value of birds in different Mexican societies, from ancient times to the present day.
Juan Gerardo Ugalde, curator of this exhibition, highlighted that the theme of the exhibition arose from the interest in promoting dialogue between Morocco and Mexico, since “they are bridges, spaces of transit and migration that connect the southern hemisphere with the north, and vice versa, but also of destination, which gives rise to new social dynamics and aesthetic and cultural forms.”
Aves de México brings together 95 pieces, ranging from archaeological and ethnographic objects with a ritual charge to pieces of popular art and textile design, from public institutions and private collections.
This exhibition is divided into modules, the first called Birds before Mexico , with vessels in the shape of a duck and a parrot, as well as an eagle helmet.
The second module, America Plumada , addresses the transfer of goods after the establishment of the viceroyalty in New Spain.
This is followed by Las plumas preciosas , which presents mosaics on objects and garments made with bird plumage.
Finally, Habitar entre aves brings together objects for ritual use, but also for design, such as jewelry or certain utilitarian objects made in collaboration between artisans and designers.
GLASS FACETSThe exhibition The Transparency of Time , by Blanca Rebeca Ramírez, is on display in the Gilberto Aceves Navarro Room of the Xochimilco Unit of the Metropolitan Autonomous University.
The exhibition, curated by Andrés de Luna and open until May 9, brings together 16 pieces that present the different facets of glass with aspects of living nature.
-From the Editorial Staff
Photo: Courtesy of UAM Xochimilco
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