Cháirez's Controversial Exhibition Opens; Frida Kahlo Museum Mismanagement Alleged
Key Takeaways
- Fabián Cháirez's La segunda venida del Señor exhibition opened after suspension, running until April 30.
- Hilda Trujillo denounces mismanagement at Frida Kahlo museums, including missing art and theft from Kahlo's diary.
- Olivia Rodrigo performed to 60,000 in Mexico City, calling it her 'biggest show'.
- Cirko de Mente protested potential degree closure, Sinac protested outside Secretaría de Cultura federal.
- Mexican book and artist win Special Mention and Best Portfolio Award at Bologna Book Fair.
Artistic Expressions
Fabián Cháirez's La segunda venida del Señor exhibition opens
Fabián Cháirez's exhibition, La segunda venida del Señor, which includes nine works from La venida del Señor, opened at the Museo de la Ciudad de México on April 3rd, 2025, after a previous suspension due to legal action. The exhibition, supported by cultural figures and government officials, will be open until April 30th, 2025.
Hilda Trujillo denounces mismanagement at Frida Kahlo museums
Hilda Trujillo, former director of the Frida Kahlo Casa Azul and Diego Rivera Anahuacalli museums, has denounced the mismanagement of the museums' patrimony. Her accusations include missing works of art, unqualified personnel, misuse of funds, copyright infringements, and the alleged theft of six pages from Frida Kahlo's diary.
Mexican book wins Special Mention at Bologna Book Fair
Ana de Anda's book, Los relingos, presentation tomorrow
Fenali 2025 confirmed for May 30 - June 8
Book presentation: La incansable tarea de mirar lejos, April 9
CDMX Music Scene
Olivia Rodrigo performs to 60,000 in Mexico City
Uruguayan rapper Eli Almic discusses new album in Mexico City
"Miércoles bohemio" series features concerts in April
Cultural Protests & Advocacy
Sinac protests outside Secretaría de Cultura federal
Cirko de Mente protests potential degree closure
Mexico City on Film
Ambulante documentary tour 2025 edition in Mexico City
77th Muestra Internacional de Cine to begin April 10
The 77th Muestra Internacional de Cine de la Cineteca Nacional will begin on April 10th, 2025, featuring 14 films, including a restored version of David Lynch's Carretera perdida and No nos moverán. The event will take place at various locations, including the Cineteca Nacional México, Cineteca Nacional de las Artes, and Centro Cultural Universitario de la UNAM, before touring the country.
"Zoé: Panoramas" screenings with filmmakers in Mexico City
The documentary "Zoé: Panoramas" (2016) will be screened for free on April 5th, 2025, at the Centro Nacional de las Artes México, followed by a conversation with directors Gabriel Cruz Rivas and Rodrigo Guardiola. A second screening with the filmmakers will be held on April 8th at Cinépolis Diana, with tickets available for purchase.
Echoes of the Past
Guided tour and recital honoring Agustín Lara on April 5
Stage Spectacles
Play 'Voces en mi cabeza' at Teatro Jorge Negrete
"Lo que se ve desde el cielo" at Café K-OZ
The melodrama "Lo que se ve desde el cielo," written by Kerim Martínez and directed by Sebastián Sánchez Amunátegui, will be presented at Café K-OZ Foro Cultural from April 6th to June 8th, 2025. The play is performed on Sundays at 18:00, with tickets priced at $350 (general) and $250 (students and INAPAM).