Must See Booths at Zona Maco 2025

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This year’s Zona Maco, marking its 20th anniversary as a significant player in the Latin American art world, showcases both solo exhibits that are daringly innovative and group presentations that stimulate thought. Rodrigo Ramírez manipulates identity through intense, multi-layered paintings, while Lewinale Havette reasserts femininity and migration using powerful compositions. Meanwhile, Pachi Muruchu and Livien Yin intertwine stories of heritage and time, Ana Segovia revamps cinematic nostalgia, and Chavis Mármol explores the intricacies of love and identity.

Joining in the celebratory mood, attendees have the opportunity to cast their votes for their preferred artwork selected from a pool of 20 finalists. The winning artist and hosting gallery will share a $100,000 USD award bestowed by the Erarta Foundation in commemoration of the fair’s 20-year milestone.

Check out our roundup of standout presentations at Zona Maco 2025, running through February 9.

Rodrigo Ramírez at Swivel Gallery

Swivel Gallery presents a captivating solo exhibit by Rodrigo Ramírez, featuring nine interconnected paintings inspired by the nine strata of the underworld according to ancient Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican beliefs. Ramírez’s artwork explores the internal battle experienced by humans as they grapple with their psychological and emotional turmoil. The figures in his work are distorted, fragmented, and seemingly trapped in a never-ending state of limbo—disconnected from themselves, ensnared in an unresolved conflict between mind and body. This powerful, hypnotic display invites viewers to immerse themselves in its intensity.

Lewinale Havette at Palo Gallery

Making its first appearance at Zona Maco, Palo Gallery from New York is showcasing a solo exhibit by Lewinale Havette, introducing her latest paintings and drawings. Her art explores themes of femininity, displacement, and self-identity, influenced by her upbringing in Liberia and travels across West Africa. The paintings blend abstract and figurative elements, using washes, drips, and expressive brushstrokes to create dynamic, flowing portrayals of womanhood. This display extends Havette’s successful solo show with the gallery from September 2024, offering fresh pieces that exude both resistance and elegance.

Pachi Muruchu and Livien Yin at Micki Meng

Micki Meng’s booth combines Pachi Muruchu’s thoughts on ancestry with Livien Yin’s blend of past and present stories. Muruchu’s artworks explore the intricacies of personal identity, while Yin’s works provide a multilayered analysis of time, recollection, and perspective. This duo sets up an intriguing dialogue that is not only thought-provoking but also aesthetically captivating—encouraging viewers to take a second glance.

Ana Segovia at Kurimanzutto

Artist Ana Segovia, based in Mexico City and participating in this year’s Venice Biennale, captivates at Kurimanzutto’s booth. A powerful triptych reimagines the Spaghetti Western imagery of Lee Van Cleef’s Angel Eyes from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966). With vibrant colors, his ear standing out as an unexpected pop of pink, Segovia’s cinematic composition against a bright blue background stirs feelings of nostalgia and reinvention. The gray frames encasing each piece mirror the minimalist design of Donald Judd, further deepening the mystery.

JO-HS Group Presentation

JO-HS Gallery presents an engaging collection showcasing artists Rodrigo Echeverría, Floria Gonzalez, Chavis Mármol, and Kitty Rice. The exhibit explores topics such as change, personal legends, and the struggle between history and modernity. One of the standout pieces is Chavis Mármol’s ‘The Pearls Should Be Eternal’, which tells a compelling story of love, envy, and self-discovery. This work focuses on twin characters entangled in a complex relationship marked by desire and distance. Mármol’s art delves into how past traumas and family bonds influence our perspectives on liberty and individuality.

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2025-02-06 17:56