Foreign Ministry Museum presents four exhibitions promoting culture and art as diplomatic tools

Foreign Ministry Museum presents four exhibitions promoting culture and art as diplomatic tools

• Three of the exhibits explore the intersections between nature, history, art, and architecture, while the fourth is dedicated to Jaume Nunó

The Matías Romero Institute (IMR) and the Foreign Ministry Museum present four exhibitions promoting culture and art. Three address the intersections between nature, history, art, and architecture: "Third Landscape Manifesto," from the 2024 Payment-in Kind-Collection, curated by Dani Escamilla; "Two and God are Four: Archaeology of a Subject," by Humberto Chávez Mayol; and "Weaving Dialogues," by sculptor Jorge Bortolussi. The fourth exhibition is dedicated to "Jaume Nunó: Most Illustrious of Mexico's Illustrious Catalans."

"Third Landscape Manifesto" brings together 42 works from the Finance Ministry's Tax Administration Service (SAT) payment-in-kind program. The exhibit is curated by Dani Escamilla. Inspired by French theorist Gilles Clément's metaphor of the "third landscape," the collection invites reflection on spaces untouched by humans, where nature follows its course freely. The participating artists, including Betsabeé Romero, Andrea Bores, Perla Krauze, and Cecilia Miranda, show us the importance of life cycles and rest, both in art and nature.

The exhibition "Two and God are Four: Archaeology of a Subject," by artist Humberto Chávez Mayol, immerses the audience in a visual and philosophical introspection on memory and the passage of time. Through visual fragments and engrams, Chávez Mayol explores how errors and successes construct our perception and personal history, in a continuum that interweaves past and present.

"Weaving Dialogues," by Jorge Bortolussi, is a sculpture exhibit that creates a dialogue between architecture and sculpture through the use of recycled materials such as wire, cement, and wood. Bortolussi's works, some seemingly unfinished or partially destroyed, evoke the fragility and permanence of civilization, creating a conversation between classical and contemporary art.

Also on display is "Jaume Nunó: Most Illustrious of Mexico's Illustrious Catalans," presented in collaboration with the Delegation of Catalonia in Mexico and Central America. The exhibition pays tribute to one of the most important composers in Mexican history and other distinguished Catalans who have left an indelible mark on our country's culture.

The exhibition is a deep exploration of the life and work of the prominent musician who achieved immortality in Mexico by becoming the composer of the Mexican national anthem. It traces his journey from his humble origins in Catalonia, his time in Cuba, his success in Mexico, to his exile and obscurity in the United States.

The exhibitions are now open to the public: "Jaume Nunó: Most Illustrious of Mexico's Illustrious Catalans" will be on display until November 1, while the other three will remain until November 2, with free admission.

The Foreign Ministry Museum reaffirms its commitment to promoting contemporary art. It offers a space where artistic creation and diplomatic relations meet to create an enriching dialogue between Mexico and the world.

Additional Information

Foreign Ministry Museum address: República de El Salvador 47, Historic Center, Mexico City

Museum hours: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday. Last entry at 4:30 PM.

Free admission

For more information about the exhibitions and scheduled activities, visit https://www.gob.mx/imr or call +52 55 3686 5100 ext 8327.