It has long since ceased to be just an art fair: today, it remains the barometer of cultural influence in Latin America. The 22nd edition of Zona Maco, or ZⓈONAMACO 2026. From February 4 to 8, the Citibanamex Center in Mexico City once again became the art capital not only of Mexico but also shone as the largest art gathering in Latin America.
Zona Maco 2026: The Art Market, International Presence, and the Local Scene
At a time when Latin American art is gaining increasing international recognition, the fair brought together 228 galleries from 26 countries and , according to the organizers, drew more than 82,000 attendees, including collectors, curators, artists, institutions, and a specialized audience that knows February is the most important month for art in the Mexican capital.
Over the years—more than two decades since its founding— Zona Maco has expanded its reach and, in the process, has developed a sort of dual identity. On the one hand, it is an increasingly international event; on the other, it continues to clearly fulfill its original goal: to serve as the powerful Latin American showcase for the galleries that have shaped the art scene in Mexico City and various cities throughout the country, as well as in Latin American capitals such as Bogotá, Santiago de Chile, and Buenos Aires.
The galleries that make up the Mexican art scene return year after year, reclaiming the central role they typically claim. For example, Travesía Cuatro, a gallery with locations in Madrid, Mexico City, and Guadalajara, Jalisco, presented works such as Alien Queen (2019) by Manuela Solano; Exarchia (2024) by Mateo López; and Opal (2025) by Willa Wasserman, among others.
Proyectos Monclova showcased works by several of the most renowned artists in its program, such as Yoshua Okón and Alejandra Venegas, while bridging the gap between generations by including geometric wool pieces by Eduardo Terrazas and sculptures by its youngest artist, Josué Mejía.
The key galleries on the Mexican art scene at Zona Maco 2026
For its part, the highly representative Kurimanzutto opted for names such as Gabriel Kuri, the former original drummer of the band Fobia, as well as Abraham Cruz Villegas and Minerva Cuevas, alongside an installation by Carlos Amorales. OMR, another long-standing local name, showcased everything from prints by Jose Dávila to works by Gabriel Rico, reaffirming its place on the current art scene.
In addition, the growing presence of international galleries helped maintain the fair’s spirit of diversity and modernity. Nearly half of the exhibitors in the contemporary section are from outside Mexico.
Among the highlights, Pace Gallery presented a curated selection of modern and contemporary art, including works by Elmgreen & Dragset, Yto Barrada, Nigel Cooke, and William Monk.
The figures for Zona Maco 2026
The atmosphere, both in the VIP section and the general area, was the usual one: beverage carts rolling through the aisles, conversations in various languages, deals being closed, busy gallery owners, and fashion and artworks of different styles to satisfy almost any art lover or new collector.
Beyond the numbers and logistical details, the 2026 edition confirmed something that is already part of its DNA: Zona Maco serves as a barometer of the market, a showcase of local influence, and an international platform all at once. And as it does every year, it once again served as the centerpiece of Art Week CDMX, sparking openings, exhibitions, installations, and parties throughout the city, such as Material, which we also attended.
The public program—featuring talks, panel discussions, and professional networking events—enriched the experience. Those who didn’t drive and managed to dodge the taxi drivers as they left the venue, get an Uber, or have their driver navigate the traffic of Mexico City, also had a memorable experience as fans, collectors, or art enthusiasts.
The leading galleries that participated in Zona Maco 2026
This edition brought together a strong selection of international galleries in its Main Section, cementing the fair’s status as a key meeting point between Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the United States.
Zona Maco 2026 and Mexican and International Galleries
Participating galleries included Saenger Galería (Mexico City), SGR Galería (Bogotá), Carl Kostyál (London / Stockholm / Hong Kong), Madison Gallery (Solana Beach), and Mariane Ibrahim (Chicago / Paris / Mexico City), alongside key players in the art world such as Pace Gallery (New York / London / Seoul / Geneva / Hong Kong / Los Angeles / Tokyo / Berlin), Sean Kelly (New York / Los Angeles), Continua (San Gimignano / Beijing / Les Moulins / Havana / São Paulo / Paris) and Galerie Nordenhake (Stockholm / Berlin / Mexico City).
The Mexican presence was particularly notable, with galleries such as OMR, Labor, Arróniz, Galería Enrique Guerrero, Galería de Arte Mexicano (GAM), Galería Karen Huber, and Galería Mascota, among others, engaging with venues in cities such as Madrid, Paris, London, Berlin, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Lima, and Kyoto.
In addition, participating galleries included Terreno Baldío Arte (Mexico City), Galería Sorondo (Barcelona), Yusto / Giner (Madrid / Marbella), Arma Gallery (Madrid), Galería Artizar (Tenerife / Madrid), Galería Lume (São Paulo), Palo Gallery (New York), Zielinsky (Barcelona / São Paulo), and Patricia Ready (Santiago, Chile), among others, reaffirming the interest in experimental practices and critical narratives.
Zona Maco Modern Art
For its part, ZⓈONAMACO ARTE MODERNO featured galleries such as Art of the World Gallery (Houston), Galería El Museo (Bogotá), Mark Hachem (Paris), Louis Stern Fine Arts (Los Angeles), Durban Segnini (Miami), and Pablo Goebel Fine Arts (Mexico City), as well as historic venues on the Mexican art scene such as Galería de Arte Mexicano and Galería Enrique Guerrero.
The ZⓈONAMACO EJES section featured contemporary projects such as Galería Ana Tejeda (Mexico City), The Empty Circle (New York), Herlitzka & Co. (Buenos Aires), Asya Geisberg Gallery (New York), Galería Dix9 (Paris), Murmurs (Los Angeles), YOD Gallery (Osaka / Kyoto / Tokyo), and Henrique Faria (New York), championing young platforms and interregional dialogues.
ZⓈONAMACO FORMA featured projects focused on design and material exploration, such as ADN Galería (Mexico City / Mérida), Carpenters Workshop Gallery (New York), Collectio (Santiago, Chile), and Rademakers Gallery (Amsterdam).
ZⓈONAMACO DESIGN brought together established design studios, academic institutions, and independent projects, including Studio Orfeo Quagliata, Breuer, Iker Ortiz, Odabashian, and Carla Fernández – Casa de Moda, Centro Roberto Garza Sada (UDEM), Tec de Monterrey, Centro, Taller de la Tierra, and Baron & Vicario, primarily from Mexico City, though with national and international participation.
Among the galleries that took advantage of the concentration of international collectors and visitors during the week, Galería Duque Arango stood out with its exhibition *Latin American Masters and New Voices*, a selection that fostered an intriguing dialogue between established figures such as Rufino Tamayo, Fernando Botero, and Wifredo Lam, and new generations represented by artists such as Alejandra Aristizábal.
Emerging Zone and Antiques Fair: Two Highlighted Categories at Zona Maco 2026
The EMERGENTE section showcased a diverse array of young designers and studios, primarily from Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla, Mérida, and other cities across the country, establishing a platform for new generations.
Finally, ZⓈONAMACO ANTIQUES FAIR featured galleries such as Daniel Liebsohn, Rodrigo Rivero Lake, Muzeion Gallery, and Tom Swope Gallery, while ZⓈONAMACO FOTO brought together specialized spaces such as Momentum (Miami), Blanca Berlín (Madrid), Iconic Images Gallery (London), PDX Contemporary Art (Portland), Saenger Galería (Mexico City), and Wizard Gallery (Milan), broadening the scope to include historical and contemporary photography.
The “other” art fairs during Art Week and the importance of Zona Maco
In addition to ZⓈONAMACO 2026, during the first week of February in Mexico City—as part of the well-established Art Week—a variety of art fairs took place, expanding and diversifying the city’s art scene. Among the most notable was Feria Material, recognized for its focus on contemporary galleries with a more daring and experimental curatorial approach, prioritizing critical discourse and fresh perspectives over the more institutional model.
At the same time, Salón ACME reaffirmed its role as a major platform for emerging talent. Taking a different approach, BADA Mexico (Artist Direct Art Fair) adopted a direct artist–public sales model, without gallery intermediaries, bringing collecting to a wider audience. Feria Territorio, held at Espacio CDMX, featured design, photography, and object art, in addition to Material, which held its 12th edition.
Taken together, these initiatives cemented February as the most vibrant time of the year for the city’s arts scene, creating a dynamic calendar of events that brought galleries, studios, independent spaces, and social gatherings to life across the capital.
Zona Maco: Setting the tone once again for Art Week in Mexico
The event also featured international and Latin American galleries such as SGR Galería (Bogotá), Livia Benavides (Lima), Alzueta Gallery (Barcelona), Cadogan Gallery (London / Milan), Ehrhardt Flórez (Madrid), Fernando Pradilla (Madrid),Galería La Caja Negra (Madrid), La Cometa (Bogotá), Zilberman (Istanbul / Berlin), Arróniz, Galería Curro (Guadalajara), OMR, Albarrán Bourdais (Madrid), and Galería Mascota, among others. You can view the complete list here.
However, beyond this diversity and vibrancy, ZⓈONAMACO remains the undisputed centerpiece of Art Week in Mexico City. It is the largest fair, the most established, and the one with the strongest organizational structure, serving as the main event around which all other initiatives revolve—even those that are beginning to gain their own significance within the cultural calendar.
This year, ZⓈONAMACO proved to be more vibrant than ever in commercial terms: the large number of visitors confirmed that enthusiasm for art remains strong and that the market continues to thrive.
Zona Maco 2026: Its Call for Entries and Symbolic Significance
During those days, the city seems to revolve around the fair: gallery openings, parties, studio tours, and special events are strategically timed to coincide with the arrival of collectors and professionals from Latin America, the United States, and Europe. Noteworthy was the focus on global themes in much of the curation, as well as the artists’ talks, which drew a responsive audience to the forums held.
Although certain criticisms remain—such as the sense that some of its projects are predictable and the recent lack of truly disruptive initiatives—its established position, ability to attract a wide audience, and symbolic significance within the art world remain unquestionable.
