A while back, we sat down with Arturo Sastré Blanco and Claire Becker to record a podcast episode about the technical theater and the performing arts scene in Mexico. We also touched on material from a book they published on marketing for the arts, as well as the scenic technologies college programs Arturo has helped […]
Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has broken the current world record for the highest auctioned Latin American artwork, which sold for $34.9m.
Mexico City is a vibrant blend of cultural heritages. Ranging from colourful pre-Hispanic folk art to works of the great muralists of the 20th century. As for the performing arts, the city has plenty to offer as well. Ranging from opera, theatre, ballet, to rock concerts, classical orchestras, and concerts of other local and international music. A Spanish influence on most of the theatrical performances in the city can still be felt. However, in all areas of entertainment the cultural variety is continuously expanding.
Theatres all over the world have struggled to survive during the pandemic. Many still do. Mexican theatre has been hit harder than most, even though the country already re-opened venues from July 2020 onwards. With heavy restrictions. Yet open they were. This is a look into theatre in Mexico today. How is it faring? And where is it headed despite the heavy pressure from the still lingering pandemic?
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