Contemporary Art in Yucatán
Mérida, Yucatán, has become an important hub for contemporary art, attracting artists from across Mexico and around the world. In recent years, the city’s expanding cultural landscape has been shaped by a growing and diverse population, giving rise to a rich ecosystem of galleries, studios, and exhibition spaces. At El Zapote Art Gallery, we are part of this dynamic context, collaborating with selected artists who live and work in Mérida.
A Diverse Community of Artists and Practices
Our curated collection showcases artists whose works explore identity, memory, materiality, and landscape through painting, drawing, printmaking, assemblage, and mixed media. Each artist brings a unique story and practice, shaped by both the city and broader cultural contexts. Discover their profiles below and learn more about the people behind the artworks.
Renato Chacon
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Painting | Oil, acrylic, mixed media
Amelia Opalinska
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Painting, assemblage | Acrylic, canvas, found objects, mixed media
Carlos M Pliego
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Painting | Oil, acrylic, mixed media
Stephen Aiken
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Painting | Oil, gouache, mixed media
Marketa Loman Vogelová
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Engraving, painting, textile, mixed media
Jose Luis Couoh
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Painting, drawing | Oil, charcoal, mixed media
Robert Gutowski
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Printmaking | lithograph, etching
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