By Wednesday morning, when Zona Maco opened its 22nd edition to VIPs, Mexico City Art Week was in full swing. Monday and Tuesday had seen a slew of gallery openings across the capital city, with museum exhibitions also opening this week. The energy during opening day was vibrant, with many dealers telling ARTnews that last year was great, and this year is seemingly even stronger. How that will translate into sales still remains to be seen.
But what is certain is that there is a strong showing of art at the fair, which focuses on contemporary art but also hosts dealers of antiquities and curios, modern art, design, and photography in the expansive hall of the Centro Banamex, on the outskirts of CDMX. As one of the Latin America’s most important fairs, there is a strong mix of galleries from Mexico as well as Central and South America. At this edition, there seems to be a strong emphasis on the use of natural materials in making their work, providing a connection to the earth that feels necessary during our ongoing climate crisis.
Below, a look at the best booths at Zona Maco 2026, which runs through Sunday, February 8.
