tradition and modernity of mexican culture @ caid

Don't forget downstairs at CAID is a group show of established Mexican artists - quite an opposite to the upstairs cranbrook show. The show of contemporary printmakers is a glimpse into the world of mexican art. I spent a lot of time talking with one of the curators, Gerardo Macias-Garcia (ccs grad), who said that this is some of the artists first time even showing in the US. Many of the artists are already being shown in Mexican museums so it is a rare chance to see some of these prints. All in all...I think it is strange because if I was not informed about the artists and background of the show I might pass by the works without giving them fair respect. To me the works, although contemporary, seem to be rich in traditional culture and printmaking practice. This show makes me want to look further into the contemporary art scene in mexico to see what else is happening.

Edgar Mendoza









Esther Gonzalez



Martha Chapa-Benavides

Alfredo Zalce