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Josefina Licitra wins the 2026 Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Prize unanimously for Crac, chosen from 135 novels by authors from twelve countries. Here is the award ceremony d
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AI-written summary- 01Patrick Stewart, Star Trek's Captain Picard, Dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, known for playing Captain Picard in Star Trek and Professor Xavier in X-Men, died at 86 in Los Angeles. His legacy and final film are noted.
- 02Josefina Licitra wins the FIL Guadalajara's Sor Juana Prize with Crac
Josefina Licitra won the 2026 Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Prize unanimously for Crac, selected from 135 novels by authors from twelve countries. The award ceremony date is noted.
- 03Cenart closes Día de Muertos and opens piano festival with eight recitals
Cenart closes Día de Muertos and opens the En Blanco y Negro Piano Festival with eight recitals, from November 7 to 29 at the Blas Galindo Auditorium.
Cenart closes Día de Muertos and opens piano festival with eight recitals
Cenart closes Día de Muertos and opens the En Blanco y Negro Piano Festival with eight recitals, from November 7 to 29 at the Blas Galindo Auditorium.
Patrick Stewart, Star Trek's Captain Picard, Dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, Star Trek's Captain Picard and X-Men's Professor Xavier, died at 86 in Los Angeles. A look at his legacy and his final film.
Carlos Reygadas presents 'Heil Jupiter!' at FICM after eight years without filming
Carlos Reygadas premiered 'Heil Jupiter!' at FICM 2026 after eight years. The Mexican director discusses hyper-surveillance and announces a 2027 theatrical release.
Juan Villoro Brings Football Rivalry to the Stage with No fue penal
Juan Villoro's play No fue penal, starring José María de Tavira, opens at the Foro Lucerna through November 25: here are the schedule and cast details.
Martín Solares Publishes Novel About Edward James and the Xilitla Garden
Martín Solares publishes Una noche en la selva, a novel about Edward James and the story of the Xilitla surrealist garden. Discover the work and its origins.
INAH confirms 50 dinosaur footprints 65 million years old in Apatzingán
The INAH confirmed 50 dinosaur footprints 65 million years old in Apatzingán, Michoacán. Learn about the families identified and what comes next in the study.
Almadía to review novel 'Donde el agua trabaja' after 99% AI flag
Almadía is reviewing the novel Donde el agua trabaja after Pangram flagged it as 99% AI. Here is what the publisher says and why authorship is under debate.
Patti Smith Closes Princess of Asturias Awards in Oviedo with A Cappella 'Wing'
Patti Smith received the Arts award and closed the 2026 Princess of Asturias Awards in Oviedo with an a cappella 'Wing'. What Barnes said and why it matters.
Santiago Yahuarcani brings nearly 40 Amazonian works to the Museo del Chopo
The Museo del Chopo opens El principio del conocimiento with nearly 40 works by Yahuarcani, including the piece he took to Venice. Here are the dates and details.
Ballet Folklórico de México Marks 75 Years with 24-City US Tour
The Ballet Folklórico de México marks 75 years with a 24-city US tour, from Northridge to Austin. See the dates, venues and what the company brings.
Cervantino 54 closes with 386,000 attendees, 17% more audience than in 2025
The 54th Cervantino Festival reports 386,000 attendees and 17% more audience than in 2025. Here are the economic impact figures and the 20-state format.
FIL Monterrey closes its 34th edition with 501,982 visitors and announces Spain for 2027
FIL Monterrey closes its 34th edition with half a million visitors and confirms Spain, with the Generation of '27 as guest of honor in 2027. See the results.
Isabel Allende wins the 2026 Planeta Prize and signs with the award's own publishing group
Isabel Allende wins the 2026 Planeta Prize and changes publishers: her novel La hora antes del alba arrives with Planeta. What comes next
NPR restores Los Tigres del Norte migrant message on its site after YouTube cut
NPR Music reinstated Félix Contreras's introduction to the Los Tigres del Norte Tiny Desk. Here is what he said and what the network said about the cut.
Isabel Allende Wins the Premio Planeta with a Novel That Closes the La casa de los espíritus Universe
Isabel Allende wins the Premio Planeta with La hora antes del alba, a novel that closes the universe of La casa de los espíritus. Here is the verdict and the prize money.
Chapterhouse Marks 35 Years of Whirlpool with Mexico City Debut
Chapterhouse played Mexico for the first time on September 24, 2026 at Bajo Circuito, celebrating 35 years of Whirlpool with the full album performed live.
Cultural Sector Contributes 2.8% of GDP but Receives 0.05% of Investment: Fundar
The cultural sector contributes 2.8% of GDP but would receive just 0.05% of public investment in 2027, according to Fundar. Here are the numbers behind the cultural budge
Le Clézio Arrives at FIL Monterrey by Hologram to Talk Sor Juana
Nobel laureate Le Clézio opened his participation in FIL Monterrey 2026 with a hologram lecture from France. Here are the dates, authors and venues.
19th International Poster Biennial will bring together creators from 80 countries in Mexico City
The 19th International Poster Biennial brings together 80 countries in Mexico City from October 22 to 25, 2026, with Veracruz and the culture of peace as the festival's c
FIL Monterrey 2026 Opens with 600 Events and El Colegio Nacional
The FIL Monterrey 2026 opens on October 10 at Cintermex with 600 activities, 400 authors and El Colegio Nacional as guest of honor; free admission.
FIL Guadalajara 40 confirms Rushdie, Hustvedt and 900 authors from 41 countries
FIL Guadalajara 40 confirms Salman Rushdie, Siri Hustvedt and 900 authors from 41 countries. Here are all the dates, guests and the tribute to Juan Rulfo.
UNAM marks 475 years of the University of Mexico with nearly 400 events
UNAM marks 475 years of the University of Mexico with nearly 400 events: music, exhibitions and a solemn session in San Lázaro. Here is the program.
Rita Segato argues in Mexico that patriarchy is an order of power
Anthropologist Rita Segato argued at the Tec de Monterrey that patriarchy is an order of power and not of customs. Today she presents her poetry collection at UNAM.
UNAM philosopher raises the paradox of AI sovereignty in Nexos
A UNAM philosopher publishes a new essay on AI sovereignty in Nexos: whoever controls the silicon decides what agents can do. Here is the debate.
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The Azcatitlan Codex returns to Mexico on loan from France after nearly two centuries
The Azcatitlan Codex goes on display at the National Museum of Anthropology, on loan from France. Learn its history and the debate over its possible repatriation.
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La bola negra kicks off the biggest campaign in Spanish cinema's Oscar run
La bola negra will represent Spain at the 2027 Oscars with the biggest campaign Spanish cinema has ever mounted and a record Netflix window in the U.S. Here are the key d
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Brenda Ríos Portrays in Sweet Acapulco a Paradise That Was Never for Everyone
Brenda Ríos publishes Sweet Acapulco, chronicles of the Guerrero port as a paradise built at the expense of its peripheries. Read the full interview.
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Buenos Aires will be the guest of honor city at FIL Guadalajara 2027
Buenos Aires will be the guest of honor at FIL Guadalajara 2027. The Spanish-language book fair runs in November and December. Here is the full program.
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La captura brings the Chapo arrest to Netflix through two ordinary cops
The Mexican film La captura, by Chava Cartas, has passed 18 million views on Netflix and depicts the Chapo arrest through two Mexican federal police officers.
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Culture Budget 2027 Rises 5.1% Nominal; INAH and INBAL Lose in Real Terms
The PPEF 2027 proposes 15,858.7 million pesos for Culture, a 5.1% nominal increase. INAH and INBAL lose in real terms; here is what changes and what comes next.
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Faro Santander Opens in Spain with the Gelman Collection as Its Centerpiece
The Faro Santander museum opens in Spain with the Gelman Collection: 18 works by Frida Kahlo and the great muralists on display through January 2027 in Cantabria.
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Bad Bunny Wins His First Emmy for the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Bad Bunny wins his first Emmy with his Super Bowl LX halftime show, the first Spanish-language program to win the category, collecting seven statuettes, a record in Emmy
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Hay Festival Querétaro Brings Together a Hundred Voices on Culture and Democracy
Hay Festival Querétaro 2026 gathers more than a hundred voices from literature, journalism, and music across 70 talks starting at 10 pesos. Explore the full agenda.
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Tony Gatlif Dies: The Voice of Roma Culture in Cinema
Tony Gatlif, the voice of Roma culture in cinema, died at 77. From Gadjo Dilo to Exils, winner at Cannes 2004, a look at his cinematic legacy.
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Mexican Publishers Propose Zero VAT Rate for Bookstores to Sheinbaum
Caniem presents a five-point plan to President Claudia Sheinbaum calling for zero VAT on bookstores and a fixed book price. The initiative aims to sustain Mexico's indepe
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Mexico and France Mark 200 Years of Relations with Binational Program
Mexico and France celebrate 200 years of relations: the Gran Fiesta Franco-Mexicana brings together 200 activities across 21 cities and brings Pompidou works to Bellas Ar
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Gioconda Belli Wins the 2026 FIL Prize for Literature in Romance Languages
Gioconda Belli wins the 2026 FIL Prize for Literature in Romance Languages; the ceremony will take place on November 28 at the opening of FIL Guadalajara.
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Cristina Rivera Garza Closes the Eighth Edition of FILUNI at UNAM
Writer Cristina Rivera Garza closes FILUNI 2026 at UNAM with a dialogue on writing; the eighth edition ends with a final tribute to Celorio
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Sergio Pitol's El arte de la fuga Turns 30 as a Landmark Work
Sergio Pitol's El arte de la fuga marks thirty years since publication and remains a touchstone of the Mexican literary essay. A look at why it endures.
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Clara Brugada Presents Angela Davis with the Keys to Mexico City
Angela Davis receives the keys to Mexico City after presenting her book at FILUNI 2026 at UNAM; a Casa de las 3R will bear her name in Gustavo A. Madero.
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Betsabeé Romero Pays Tribute to Carlos Monsiváis 16 Years After His Death
Betsabeé Romero dedicates a tribute to Carlos Monsiváis 16 years after his passing at the Museo del Estanquillo with 'Porque ahora pienso en ti'. Discover the exhibition.
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Yayoi Kusama, Pioneering Japanese Contemporary Artist, Dies at 97
Artist Yayoi Kusama has died at 97. Her retrospective Infinite Obsession drew more than two million visitors across its Latin American tour.
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En el camino, by Tijuana-Born David Pablos, Will Compete for the 2027 Oscar
En el camino will represent Mexico at the 2027 Oscars. The film by Tijuana-born director David Pablos must clear two rounds before a nomination; here is the road ahead.
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UNAM Inaugurates FILUNI 2026 with the University of Valencia as Guest of Honor
FILUNI 2026 opens with more than 370 events and nearly 350 publishers from 14 countries. The University of Valencia is the guest of honor; explore the full program.
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Three Mexican Americans Advance to the México Canta 2026 Final
Rosalba Valdez, Tiffany Galaviz and Joshua Soto won the México Canta 2026 semifinal and will compete in the grand final at the Auditorio Nacional on September 13.
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UNAM Renovates Casa del Lago with a Sustainability Focus
UNAM's Casa del Lago completes its renovation with a rainwater harvesting system and solar panels. Discover the upgrades at this historic cultural venue.
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FIL Guadalajara Selects 26 Novelists for Its 40th Edition
The Guadalajara International Book Fair presents 26 young novelists from Ibero-America, five of them Mexican. Learn their names, the panel discussions, and the program fo
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Ediciones Era Shuts Down After 66 Years of Publishing History
Ediciones Era closes after 66 years amid a book market in freefall. Publisher of García Márquez and Poniatowska, its catalog shaped generations of readers in Mexico and t
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More Than a Hundred Latin Artists Raise Funds in Miami for Venezuela and Colombia
More than a hundred Latin artists united in Miami to support earthquake victims in Venezuela and Colombia. Here is what the 'Unidos por los Nuestros' benefit concert rais
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José María Micó Wins the 2026 International Alfonso Reyes Prize
Spanish poet José María Micó wins the 2026 International Alfonso Reyes Prize; the jury highlighted his rigor in research and translation. See the full list of laureates.
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Pixar Reveals First Look at Coco 2, Confirms 2029 Release
Coco 2 arrives in November 2029: Pixar unveiled at D23 the first look at the sequel, featuring a teenage Miguel, with Bratt returning as Ernesto de la Cruz.
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Javier Camarena Opens FILAH 2026 with Concert Alongside the Xalapa Symphony
FILAH 2026 opens with a concert by Javier Camarena and the Xalapa Symphony Orchestra: 350 free activities await visitors at the National Museum of Anthropology.
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Los Ángeles Azules to Receive a Plaza Named After Them in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles Azules will have a plaza named after them in Los Angeles on September 14. District 6 Councilmember Imelda Padilla will lead the tribute to Mexican cumbia.
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Mexican Writer and Poet Vicente Quirarte Dies at 72
Mexican poet Vicente Quirarte, member of El Colegio Nacional and winner of the Premio Xavier Villaurrutia, died at 72. A look at his legacy.
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Francisco Téllez to Receive the 2026 Bellas Artes Medal for Half a Century of Jazz
Pianist Francisco Téllez receives the 2026 Bellas Artes Medal in Music, an award crowning half a century devoted to professionalizing jazz in Mexico.
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Cuernavaca Launches Its First Painting Biennial: 40 Works, 37 Artists
The first Cuernavaca Painting Biennial presents 40 works by 37 artists at the MMAC Juan Soriano through September 20. Meet the three prize-winning works.
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México Canta Names Its 7 Semifinalists; U.S. Semifinal Moves to Los Angeles
México Canta has named its 7 semifinalists for 2026; the U.S. semifinal will be held on August 23 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. Find out who they are and how to
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Jeannette Sorrell Makes Her Mexican Debut with the Sinfónica de Minería
Grammy-winning conductor Jeannette Sorrell makes her Mexican debut with the Sinfónica de Minería on August 8 and 9, leading a program of Schubert, Mozart, and Haydn. Date
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Three Pre-Hispanic Pieces Return to Mexico from the United States
The repatriation of three pre-Hispanic pieces from the United States is now under way. Here is the binational cooperation mechanism that made it possible.
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Latin American Public Media Outlets Call for Investigation into Damage at Canal Once Video Archive
Public media outlets from Mexico and Latin America are demanding an investigation into damage at Canal Once's video archive, which holds 67 years of Mexican audiovisual m
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INAH Prepares FILAH 2026 with More Than 350 Free Activities
FILAH 2026 comes to the National Museum of Anthropology from August 13 to 23 with 350 free activities and France as guest of honor. See the full program.
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Mexico Marks 100 Years of the Cristero War with INEHRM Colloquium
The INEHRM commemorates the centenary of the Cristero War with a virtual colloquium; historians examine the Church-State relationship and its enduring legacy.
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Hachette Turns 200 and Grows 13% in the Spanish-Language Market
Hachette marks its 200th anniversary with the Spanish-language market as its growth engine: the region grew 13% and Mexico is the gateway to North America. Here is the fu
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Gabriela Ortiz Premieres La Reina Roja, Her First Symphony, at Paax GNP
Gabriela Ortiz premieres La Reina Roja at the Paax GNP Festival, a symphony inspired by the 1994 Maya discovery. Explore the work's details and its upcoming European tour
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Elisa Carrillo Brings Stars from the Royal Ballet, Stuttgart and Budapest to Texcoco
Festival Danzatlán 2026 brings figures from the Royal Ballet, Stuttgart and Budapest to Texcoco. Free admission, 19 activities, and a gala featuring Elisa Carrillo.
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David Silva Rojas Wins Inaugural Premio Almadía from 2,204 Manuscripts Across 22 Countries
David Silva Rojas won the Premio Almadía with *Donde el agua trabaja*, a novel about labor exploitation in Peru, selected from 2,204 manuscripts submitted from 22 countri
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Carlos Converso Receives the Bellas Artes Medal for 50 Years of Puppet Theatre
INBAL awarded the 2026 Bellas Artes Medal to puppeteer Carlos Converso for five decades of work in puppet theatre. Discover his story and teaching legacy.
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Art Becomes a Refuge for Migrant Families Fearing Deportation in Arizona
Community program La Ristra brings painting classes to migrant homes in Tucson as an emotional refuge amid record immigration arrest figures in Arizona.
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INAH Finds 179 Pre-Hispanic Artifacts in Zoque Cave, Chiapas
INAH documents 179 pre-Hispanic artifacts across 13 ritual deposits in Cueva Mundo Zoque, Chiapas, a site untouched for centuries. Details of the find.
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Mexican Opera Atala Returns After More Than a Century and a Half of Silence
Miguel Meneses's Mexican opera Atala returns to the stage in Toluca after more than a century and a half of silence. Discover the cast, dates, and the story of its recove
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Mexican Design Builds a Cultural Bridge with Germany in Berlin
Forty Mexican creators are exhibiting design, fashion and art at the Mexican Embassy in Berlin through August 21. A showcase of cultural identity with international reach
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Nathalia Acevedo Makes Directorial Debut at Venice with 'Salon de Belleza'
Mexican actress Nathalia Acevedo makes her directorial debut at the Venice Film Festival with 'Salon de Belleza', adapting Mario Bellatin's novel. Meet the team behind th
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Bellas Artes Brings Together Iturbide, Bojórquez, and Rodríguez for Chicanx Art Encounter
The Palacio de Bellas Artes opens the first International Chicanx Art Encounter from July 30 to August 1, with free admission and a film series at the Cineteca Nacional.
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IMSS and Culture Select 100 Performing Arts Projects with 300,000-Peso Grants
IMSS and Culture announce the 100 performing arts projects selected to tour 21 states with free performances. Learn about the eight circuits and disciplines.
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With Rubens and Berni, the Prado and Malba Play Their Own Art Final
Prado and Malba: an art duel on Instagram on the eve of the World Cup final. From Rubens to Berni, two museums using football to bring art to the public.
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Italy Confirms 61 Authors and a Tribute to Umberto Eco at FIL Guadalajara 2026
Italy brings 61 authors and a tribute to Umberto Eco to FIL Guadalajara 2026 as guest of honor. The fair expects to draw nearly one million visitors.
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Cineteca Nacional Pays Tribute to Elsa Aguirre with Free Screening and Exhibition
Cineteca Nacional honors Elsa Aguirre with a free screening, panel discussion, and photo exhibition in August. Free admission on July 22.
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Jaime Sabines Prize Returns to International Status, Closes August 31
The Jaime Sabines Poetry Prize reclaims its international scope. Submissions accepted through August 31. Includes the Rodulfo Figueroa Prize as a national competition.
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La Gran Fiesta Franco-Mexicana Will Bring 200 Cultural Events to 21 Mexican Cities
200 cultural events across 21 Mexican cities celebrate two centuries of ties with France: codices, exhibitions, theater, and literature through November.
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Gelman Collection to Tour Spain, Switzerland, and Norway After Record Attendance
The Gelman Collection closes at the MAM with a record 310,000 visitors and travels to Spain, Switzerland, and Norway. Full itinerary and its return to Mexico in 2028.
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Two Colossal Olmec Heads Exhibited for the First Time in Asia and the Middle East
Two colossal Olmec heads are on display in Shanghai and Abu Dhabi. The exhibition in China brings together 804 pieces from 13 Mexican museums through November 2027.
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Intocable Receives Star No. 2,852 on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Intocable unveils its star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 16. Three decades of regional Mexican music, 55 million albums sold, and multiple Grammy awards.
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Anthony Hopkins Launches Classical Music Album Conducted by Gustavo Dudamel
Anthony Hopkins launches Life Is a Dream, a classical album with Gustavo Dudamel and the Philharmonia Orchestra. Available August 21. Hopkins composed the works over six
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Mexico's Supreme Court Reviews 1984 Decree Banning Export of Frida Kahlo's Work
Mexico's Supreme Court is examining whether the 1984 decree that declared Frida Kahlo's entire body of work an artistic monument can block its permanent export. Here is w
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'En el camino', Co-Produced by Diego Luna, Leads Ariel 2026 with 13 Nominations
'En el camino', co-produced by Diego Luna, leads Ariel 2026 with 13 nominations. A border story, with the ceremony set for October 3 in Mexico City.
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TV UNAM Premieres Diseña México Today, a Seven-Episode Series on Mexican Design
TV UNAM premieres Diseña México, a seven-episode series on Mexican design featuring Tatiana Bilbao and the MUAC. Starting today, every Tuesday on the university channel.
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Gabriela Ortiz's Revolución Diamantina Arrives at Bellas Artes After Three Grammy Wins
Gabriela Ortiz's three-Grammy-winning ballet premieres at the Palacio de Bellas Artes on July 4. The work commissioned by Dudamel and born in Los Angeles returns to Mexic
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UNAM Launches First International Political Cartoon Biennial in Tlatelolco
CCU Tlatelolco launches the 1st International Political Cartoon Biennial. Theme: A New World Order. Deadline: September 7. Prizes: 1,000 and 500 euros.
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INAH Unearths 1,400-Year-Old Platform with Unique Maya Features in Veracruz
Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History confirmed the discovery of an Early Classic platform with unprecedented Maya characteristics on the Gulf Coast, ch
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Mexico City's Poet House Wins Dialogue After Two-Week Literary Uprising
Mexico City's Culture Ministry held its first formal talks on the future of Casa del Poeta López Velarde. With no budget yet allocated, what comes next for the historic v
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Festival MIX México Launches 30th Edition with Documentary Mickey
Festival MIX México kicked off its 30th edition on June 17 at Cineteca Xoco with Mickey, a documentary by Dano García about a transgender artist from Mazatlán.
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Mexico's Chamber Orchestra Marks 70 Years with Mexican Salon Music
The Chamber Orchestra of Fine Arts celebrates seven decades with its 'Salon Music' program, featuring 19th and 20th-century Mexican composers at two historic Mexico City
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Sheinbaum Celebrates Mexico's World Cup Victory from National Palace
President Sheinbaum watched Mexico's 1-0 triumph over South Korea from the National Palace. Mexico becomes the first team to advance to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World
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Carlo Ginzburg, Founder of Microhistory, Dies at 87
Carlo Ginzburg, the Italian historian who invented microhistory, died June 17, 2026, in Bologna at 87. His intellectual legacy endures at the UNAM and universities across
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Mexican Cinema Shines at Cannes 2026 with Luna, Santamaría Debuts
Mexican film makes a strong showing at Cannes 2026, featuring world premieres from Diego Luna and Bruno Santamaría, plus Guillermo del Toro's restored masterpiece. Here a
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Festival MIX Marks 30 Years of Iberoamerican Queer Cinema in Mexico City
The Festival MIX returns for its landmark 30th edition celebrating LGBT+ filmmaking across the Spanish-speaking world. Happening in Mexico City during June 2026, the fest
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World Cup Museum Night Opens Nine INBAL Venues with Free Entry
On June 17, World Cup Museum Night opens nine INBAL venues across Mexico City with extended hours and free activities. Here's what to expect.
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TV UNAM Premieres Documentary on Diego Rivera's Dream Art City
A new TV UNAM documentary reveals Diego Rivera's lesser-known vision: the Anahuacalli not as an isolated museum, but as the heart of a sprawling Arts City in Coyoacán. Pr
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National Film Library Launches 'Cinema and Soccer' Tour Across Mexico
Mexico's Cineteca Nacional is pairing the 2026 World Cup with a cultural counterpoint, screening Latin American films about soccer across its three Mexico City locations
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Mexico City Doubles Museum Night Events for 2026 World Cup
Mexico's cultural institutes are running two Museum Nights in June instead of one, featuring 19 events, extended hours, and free concerts as part of the 2026 World Cup pr
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MIX Festival Celebrates 30 Years With 25 Films and Five Mexico City Venues
The MIX Mexico Festival marks three decades with 25 competing titles, five venues across the capital, and an expanded international lineup. Here's what to expect from the
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Chichén Itzá Loses Top Spot After 7 Years
Chichén Itzá relinquished its position as Mexico's most-visited archaeological site in May 2026 after seven consecutive years at the top. Teotihuacán surpassed it with 11
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Diego Luna Stars in Mexico 86, Netflix's World Cup Drama
Gabriel Ripstein's Mexico 86, starring Diego Luna, premiered on Netflix and chronicles how Mexico secured the 1986 World Cup after Colombia withdrew.
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Festival MIX México Celebrates 30 Years with LGBTQ+ Cinema Showcase
Mexico's premier LGBTQ+ film festival marks three decades with 11 feature films in competition, 14 shorts, and the Mariposa Awards. The celebration runs from June 17 to J
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UNAM's Fósforo Magazine Explores Cinema and Soccer Through World Cup Lens
UNAM's digital film criticism journal Fósforo launches its seventh edition, examining the intersection of cinema and soccer during the 2026 World Cup. The issue features
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UNAM's Philharmonic Orchestra Marks 90 Years of Mexican Musical Excellence
The National Autonomous University of Mexico's Philharmonic Orchestra reaches its 90th anniversary in 2026. Founded in 1936, it premiered Arturo Márquez's Danzón No. 2 an
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Once Upon a Field Brings African Art and Soccer to Mexico City
The Once Upon a Field exhibition brings together eleven artists from the African diaspora at Galería Mariane Ibrahim in Mexico City through August 15. Curated by Marisol
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David Hockney, Master of California Pools, Dies at 88
British painter David Hockney, whose iconic California poolside scenes defined modern art, died June 11, 2026 at age 88. His 1972 masterpiece sold for 70 million pounds,
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Julian Barnes Wins 2026 Princess of Asturias Prize for Literature
British author Julian Barnes has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Prize for Literature, recognizing his exploration of history, imagination, and memory through
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Sotheby's to Auction Seven Picassos in London for €30 Million in June
Seven Picassos will go under the hammer at Sotheby's London on June 24-25, estimated at €30 million. Buste de femme (1938), a portrait of Dora Maar, leads the Lewis Colle
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MIX México Festival Marks 30 Years With 101 LGBTQ+ Films
Mexico's premier LGBTQ+ film festival celebrates three decades with 101 films across three sections, opening with the documentary 'Mickey' directed by Dano García. The fe
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Mexico City's Modern Art Museum Reimagines Its Mexican Art Collection
Mexico City's Museum of Modern Art has reopened its landmark Mexican art collection (1910-1950) through six thematic lenses, with Frida Kahlo's iconic 'Two Fridas' as the
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David Pablos' 'En el camino' Hits Mexican Theaters After Venice Win
The acclaimed Mexican road drama, produced by Diego Luna, arrives in commercial cinemas following festival success. Here's what you need to know about the cast, plot, and
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Museo Tamayo Turns 45 with Three Shows and Six Unseen Rufino Tamayo Paintings
Mexico City's Museo Tamayo opens three exhibitions to mark its 45th anniversary, anchored by Tamayo horizontes, featuring 21 paintings by founder Rufino Tamayo, including
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Mexico City Museums Broadcast 2026 World Cup Matches for Free
Three major cultural institutions in Mexico City will offer free public screenings of 2026 World Cup matches, including Mexico's games, semifinals, and the final. Each ve
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Mexico Opens New Museum Celebrating Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Textiles
Mexico's Culture Ministry inaugurated a major new textile museum in Mexico City featuring 210 pieces from indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities, with an investment of 8
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National Auditorium Launches México Vibra 2026 with Mining Orchestra
Mexico City's National Auditorium unveils México Vibra 2026, a star-studded musical celebration featuring Los Ángeles Azules, Alejandro Fernández, Carla Morrison, and mor
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Four Mexican Short Films in Competition at Cannes 2026
Four Mexican shorts compete at the 79th Cannes Film Festival across Écrans Juniors and Blood Window. Here's what you need to know about the films and their directors.
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Mexico's Culture Ministry Unveils 281 Events for 2026 World Cup
Mexico's Culture Ministry announced a sweeping cultural program with 281 activities during the 2026 World Cup, featuring museum exhibitions, concerts, and guided art tour
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Mexico's Inés Arredondo Literary Prize Now Open for Entries
Mexico's National Institute of Fine Arts is accepting submissions through June 12 for the 2026 Inés Arredondo Prize, honoring achievement in literary essays and criticism
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Mexico's INBAL Marks 80 Years With Major Commemoration Program in 2026
Mexico's National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature (INBAL) is planning a year-long celebration in 2026 to honor eight decades of advancing arts education, research,
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Museums and Cultural Events During World Cup 2026 in Mexico City
From June 11 to July 5, Mexico City's museums will extend hours and host special World Cup programming, including Museum Nights on June 10 and 17.
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Mexico City Museums Stay Open Late for World Cup 2026
Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History opens extended hours and hosts two special Museum Nights on June 10 and 17. Archaeological dawn tours and street a
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Mexico Launches Cultural World Cup: $398M Investment, 281 Events Across 11 States
Mexico's Culture Ministry is investing nearly $398 million in a sweeping cultural program tied to the 2026 World Cup, rolling out 281 activities across 11 states includin
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Museum Workers Demand Clarity on Pay as World Cup Looms
Over 500 employees at Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and National Institute of Fine Arts are pushing back against unclear terms for overtime and working cond
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Mexico Rolls Out 281 Cultural Events for 2026 World Cup
Federal cultural agencies launch massive programming across 11 states, featuring extended museum hours, archaeological dawn experiences, and special "World Cup Museum Nig
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MIX Mexico Festival Hits 30th Edition with Queer Cinema June 18-28
Latin America's largest queer film festival celebrates three decades with competitive sections, the iconic Butterfly Awards, and screenings across Mexico City and beyond.
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Digital Platforms Expand Access to Art and Cultural Heritage
Cultural institutions across Mexico and the US are leveraging digital platforms to democratize access to artistic collections, historical archives, and educational conten
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Mexico Launches New Cultural Heritage Protection Programs
Federal cultural agencies announced advances in heritage conservation initiatives targeting iconic Mexican sites. The government is doubling down on restoration, preserva
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Teotihuacán Opens New Museum Before 2026 World Cup
Teotihuacán will debut the Grandeza Teotihuacana museum before the 2026 World Cup, showcasing a 3,500-year-old pre-Hispanic ball and recovered mural fragments as Mexico p
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Mexico Unveils 281 Cultural Events for 2026 World Cup
Mexico's Culture Ministry announced a 400 million peso investment to showcase the nation's artistic heritage and archaeological sites during the FIFA World Cup 2026, with
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Mexico City Elevates Mariachi, Charrería, and Day of the Dead to Constitutional Status
A landmark constitutional reform strengthens legal protections for intangible cultural heritage, establishing the foundation for public policies aimed at preserving and p
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Chichén Itzá Reopens After Historic Deal With Indigenous Artisans
Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History has officially reopened the archaeological zone following negotiations with local Maya craftspeople. The agreement
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Mexico Honors Visionary Architect Teodoro González de León's Centennial
Mexico's Culture Ministry commemorated the 100th anniversary of architect Teodoro González de León's birth, celebrating his transformative impact on modern Mexican archit
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Mexico Promotes Film Production Incentives to LA Industry Leaders
Mexican cultural authorities showcased tax incentives and production support mechanisms to U.S. film industry representatives in Los Angeles, highlighting Mexico's techni
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Mexico Moves to Protect Traditional Fondas as Cultural Heritage
Mexico is advancing efforts to recognize fondas, traditional family-run eateries, as intangible cultural patrimony. This designation would protect time-honored cooking tr
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Mexico Launches Creative Economy Grants for 2026
Mexico's Culture Ministry opens a major funding initiative supporting artists and creative entrepreneurs across visual arts, music, film, design, and digital media. The p
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Mexico City Modern Art Museum Debuts Latin American Identity Exhibition
The Museum of Modern Art (MAM) in Mexico City opens a major exhibition exploring identity and shared cultural expressions through works by contemporary artists across Lat
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Oaxaca Festival Celebrates Indigenous Music and Traditional Arts
The Festival of Music and Traditional Arts brought together indigenous communities across Oaxaca to strengthen cultural exchange and preserve ancestral knowledge passed d
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Guadalajara Film Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup
The 2026 edition of the Guadalajara International Film Festival showcases a curated selection centered on Mexican and Latin American productions, featuring feature films
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Guadalupe Nettel to Be Honored at 2026 Latin American Book Fair
Mexican author Guadalupe Nettel will receive a tribute at the 2026 Latin American Book Fair, cementing Mexico's literary presence at the region's major international even
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UNESCO Recognizes Mexican Cultural Tradition as Intangible Heritage
The UN agency has added a Mexican cultural practice to its intangible heritage list, effective 2026, bolstering international recognition of the country's living traditio
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Frida Kahlo Museum Reopens with Feminist Contemporary Art Exhibition
The Frida Kahlo Museum reopens at the Blue House with a feminist contemporary art exhibition that creates a direct dialogue with the work of the iconic Mexican painter.
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