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Home and studio of surrealist feminist artist Leonora Carrington. Born in Britain, Carrington lived in this Mexico City home for 60 years -- almost all of her artistically prolific career. Carrington is difficult to classify. She worked in Mexico, but was educated and raised in Great Britain, so she had none of the sense of "Mexicanidad" (Mexican identity) that permeates most modern art in Mexico. She was a surrealist and her work is best understood in an international context though she was readily accepted into the Mexican artistic community. A fascinating person and an immense talent.
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Roundabout on a wide avenue featuring a large fountain with a replica of a famous statue of a goddess in Madrid. The fountain is a gathering point for the Spaniard ex-pat community who come to celebrate Spanish soccer victories and similar events. The nearby tree-lined streets are full of restaurants and lively pubs.
Quiet 2-story gallery with a gorgeous spiral staircase. Features contemporary works by many of the city's most talented artists.
Six to eight different exhibitions rotate throughout the year in this converted house in the heart of the Roma district, focusing on contemporary art by emerging Mexican artists.
Delightfully quirky museum of "stuff". All the things that become important to people in today's society, from toys, to car decorations. The museum is exhibition focused with changing themes a few times each year so the museum is "evergreen" and never the same place twice. It closes for several weeks every few months to change exhibits, so check their web site to verify that they're open and what the current exhibition theme is. Past themes have included "Objects of Literature", "Gol! Objects of Futbol" (soccer). Small museum that's fun and won't take more than an hour to explore.
Period home dating from 1910. Guillermo Tovar de Teresa was a respected intellectual in early 20th century Mexico and was a noted literary figure who chronicled life in Mexico City. The home and its furnishings, including an eclectic art collection, were purchased by the Carlos Slim Foundation. The home was restored and opened for public tours. It is operated by the Museo Soumaya (whose main museum is in Polanco). Allow about 1-2 hours for a visit.