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.
Literature, music and the conversations that cross the border.
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.
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
Brenda Ríos publishes Sweet Acapulco, chronicles of the Guerrero port as a paradise built at the expense of its peripheries. Read the full interview.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Writer Cristina Rivera Garza closes FILUNI 2026 at UNAM with a dialogue on writing; the eighth edition ends with a final tribute to Celorio
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.
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.
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.
Artist Yayoi Kusama has died at 97. Her retrospective Infinite Obsession drew more than two million visitors across its Latin American tour.
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.
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.
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.
UNAM's Casa del Lago completes its renovation with a rainwater harvesting system and solar panels. Discover the upgrades at this historic cultural venue.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mexican poet Vicente Quirarte, member of El Colegio Nacional and winner of the Premio Xavier Villaurrutia, died at 72. A look at his legacy.
Pianist Francisco Téllez receives the 2026 Bellas Artes Medal in Music, an award crowning half a century devoted to professionalizing jazz in Mexico.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
The INEHRM commemorates the centenary of the Cristero War with a virtual colloquium; historians examine the Church-State relationship and its enduring legacy.
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
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
Festival Danzatlán 2026 brings figures from the Royal Ballet, Stuttgart and Budapest to Texcoco. Free admission, 19 activities, and a gala featuring Elisa Carrillo.
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
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.
Community program La Ristra brings painting classes to migrant homes in Tucson as an emotional refuge amid record immigration arrest figures in Arizona.
INAH documents 179 pre-Hispanic artifacts across 13 ritual deposits in Cueva Mundo Zoque, Chiapas, a site untouched for centuries. Details of the find.
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
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
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
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.
IMSS and Culture announce the 100 performing arts projects selected to tour 21 states with free performances. Learn about the eight circuits and disciplines.
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.
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.
Cineteca Nacional honors Elsa Aguirre with a free screening, panel discussion, and photo exhibition in August. Free admission on July 22.
The Jaime Sabines Poetry Prize reclaims its international scope. Submissions accepted through August 31. Includes the Rodulfo Figueroa Prize as a national competition.
200 cultural events across 21 Mexican cities celebrate two centuries of ties with France: codices, exhibitions, theater, and literature through November.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
'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.
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.
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
CCU Tlatelolco launches the 1st International Political Cartoon Biennial. Theme: A New World Order. Deadline: September 7. Prizes: 1,000 and 500 euros.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Gabriel Ripstein's Mexico 86, starring Diego Luna, premiered on Netflix and chronicles how Mexico secured the 1986 World Cup after Colombia withdrew.
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
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
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
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
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,
British author Julian Barnes has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Prize for Literature, recognizing his exploration of history, imagination, and memory through
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mexico City's National Auditorium unveils México Vibra 2026, a star-studded musical celebration featuring Los Ángeles Azules, Alejandro Fernández, Carla Morrison, and mor
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.
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
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
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,
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.
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
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
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
Federal cultural agencies launch massive programming across 11 states, featuring extended museum hours, archaeological dawn experiences, and special "World Cup Museum Nig
Latin America's largest queer film festival celebrates three decades with competitive sections, the iconic Butterfly Awards, and screenings across Mexico City and beyond.
Cultural institutions across Mexico and the US are leveraging digital platforms to democratize access to artistic collections, historical archives, and educational conten
Federal cultural agencies announced advances in heritage conservation initiatives targeting iconic Mexican sites. The government is doubling down on restoration, preserva
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
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
A landmark constitutional reform strengthens legal protections for intangible cultural heritage, establishing the foundation for public policies aimed at preserving and p
Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History has officially reopened the archaeological zone following negotiations with local Maya craftspeople. The agreement
Mexico's Culture Ministry commemorated the 100th anniversary of architect Teodoro González de León's birth, celebrating his transformative impact on modern Mexican archit
Mexican cultural authorities showcased tax incentives and production support mechanisms to U.S. film industry representatives in Los Angeles, highlighting Mexico's techni
Mexico is advancing efforts to recognize fondas, traditional family-run eateries, as intangible cultural patrimony. This designation would protect time-honored cooking tr
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
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
The Festival of Music and Traditional Arts brought together indigenous communities across Oaxaca to strengthen cultural exchange and preserve ancestral knowledge passed d
The 2026 edition of the Guadalajara International Film Festival showcases a curated selection centered on Mexican and Latin American productions, featuring feature films
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
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
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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