“Raices” Art Exhibit
“Raices,” or “Roots,” is a new public exhibit by Mexican artist Rivelino, designed to provoke reflection about the nation’s past. read more
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Upcoming Events
January 18 – February 14, 2012
Palacio de Bellas Artes and National Museum of Art“Raices” Art Exhibit
“Raices,” or “Roots,” is a new public exhibit by Mexican artist Rivelino, designed to provoke reflection about the nation’s past. read more
January 25 – January 28, 2012
Centro BanamexMexico International Furniture Fair
Hundreds of vendors from various countries exhibit their beautiful and unique furniture during this three-day display of craftsmanship. read more
February 09 – February 11, 2012
Teatro Julio CastilloInternational Symposium of Contemporary Art Theory
Artists, architects, writers and visionaries of contemporary art exhibit their work. read more
February 10 – May 03, 2012
Traveling Film Festival “Ambulante”
This travelling documentary film festival serves as a forum for ground-breaking Mexican documentaries. read more
February 23 – March 01, 2012
The University Cultural CenterUNAM’s International Film Festival
The Festival introduces audiences to cinema as a social driving force. read more
Voices from the city:
The Restaurateur
Tania Mordacci's shares her Mexico City experience as the owner of an Italian restaurant. "If you are hungry for life, this is a cool city to be in..." watch video
January 18 – February 14, 2012
Palacio de Bellas Artes and National Museum of Art
January 25 – January 28, 2012
Centro Banamex
Mexico International Furniture Fair
Hundreds of vendors from various countries exhibit their beautiful and unique furniture during this three-day display of craftsmanship. read more
February 09 – February 11, 2012
Teatro Julio Castillo
International Symposium of Contemporary Art Theory
Artists, architects, writers and visionaries of contemporary art exhibit their work. read more
February 10 – May 03, 2012
Traveling Film Festival “Ambulante”
This travelling documentary film festival serves as a forum for ground-breaking Mexican documentaries. read more
February 23 – March 01, 2012
The University Cultural Center
UNAM’s International Film Festival
The Festival introduces audiences to cinema as a social driving force. read more
Surprising Fact
Muevete en Bici program, or Get on Your Bicycle, was honored by the World Health Organization in the 2008 Active Cities, Healthy Cities contest for promoting healthier lifestyles.
Overheard
San Francisco and Mexico City face similar challenges in fighting climate change, albeit on a different scale. We share the goal of transforming our cities into models of urban renewal, for our respective nations, and the world. We believe that promoting healthy living, rejuvenating public spaces, and decreasing pollution, creates a safer, better city.
— San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom