Mexican mask-folk art refers to the making and use of masks for various traditional dances and ceremony in Mexico. Evidence of mask making in the region extends for thousands of years and was a well-established part of ritual life in the pre-Hispanic territories that are now Mexico well before the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire occurred.

The revival of indigenous mask-making traditions in Mexico serves as a powerful example of how art can act as a means of resistance, resilience, and renewal. Through masks, artisans communicate their identity, history, and aspirations, reaffirming their place in a …

In this display, some of the great diversity of masks produced is represented. Many of these masks are from makers in Chiapas, Guerrero, Puebla, Michoacán, Tlaxcala, and other Mexican states where indigenous peoples and traditions continue to flourish. Masks are a means by which we transform ourselves into our innermost fantasies and beings.

In contemporary Mexico, masks serve as a critical medium for artistic expression and cultural representation. Artists and artisans continue to develop and reinvent mask-making techniques, incorporating modern materials like papier-mâché alongside traditional ones, to create visually striking pieces that reflect both historical contexts and ...

Mexican masks have long been admired and coveted by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. These intricate, handcrafted pieces of art not only embody the rich cultural history of Mexico, but also serve as a window into the daily lives, beliefs, and customs of its people.

2020年6月19日 · At the Kabah site, just 18 kilometers from Uxmal, the Palace of Masks (7 -10 AD), is just starting to be restored. It’s façade is covered with hundreds of masks depicting the rain god, Chac. Three distinctive styles developed in pre-Hispanic times. One was from the Mexcala region in what is now northeast Guerrero.

While the fantastical nature of these masks has been adopted and adapted in many other art forms in Mexico, this exhibit shows how masks have been used in religious celebrations, for social commentary, for personal protection, and increasingly as an art form.

2023年9月26日 · Uses videos and photographs along with masks, to show how these are used in elaborate, colorful dances and performances in contemporary Mexico. Examines how masks and mask-making have evolved from local traditions and uses to become an art form prized by collectors and museums around the world.

2023年10月21日 · Discover the rich cultural heritage of Mexico through traditional masks. Explore their significance in rituals, symbolism, and folk art.

2024年8月6日 · In Mexico, virtually all pre-Hispanic cultures used masks. They were used during funerals, fertility rituals, ceremonies and celebrations. Their use continues today. One of the best examples of contemporary use has to be carnaval, an event that takes place around Holy Week.