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Photos by Christian Velasco. Video by Zack de la Cerda.
The non-profit arts center Arte Vallarta Museo inaugurated its Fall-Winter 2025-2026 event season with an ambitious and well-attended opening reception, simultaneously launching three new exhibitions. The event took place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the museum’s facilities located at G. Prieto 164, El Remance.
Attendees enjoyed a fun atmosphere and a complimentary drink while exploring the diverse artistic pieces now gracing the museum’s spaces.
‘Lubok Mexicano’
The highlight of the triple inauguration was “Lubok Mexicano,” an exhibition by the talented Mexican plastic artist, Alejandro Barreto. The show garnered special attention thanks to the presence of the artist himself, a gay Mexican native of Michoacán and a graduate of the Bachelor of Plastic Arts from the UAEMex School of Arts.
Barreto offered a guided tour of his works, explaining his fascinating inspiration: the Russian printing technique known as “Lubok.” This technique, which had a massive communication impact between the 17th and 19th centuries, is explored by Barreto to establish a powerful link with Mexican popular culture and narrative.
Curated by: Richard Di Va.
Dates: “Lubok Mexicano” will be on display until February 7, 2026.
‘La Guadalupana’
The museum also unveiled “La Guadalupana,” a collective exhibition celebrating the iconic religious figure. This show has been established as an annual event, marking the celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe every December 12th. This year’s edition features works by talented local artists, including Javier Niño, Ada Colorina, and Martha Gilbert.
‘Real Visual 16’
Finally, the third exhibition, “Real Visual 16,” underscores Arte Vallarta’s commitment to the future of art by highlighting the fresh perspectives and innovative creations of promising emerging artists. The featured creators include Niox, Renatta Beatriz, Ulises Bañales, Emmanuel Montero, Trafalgar Esmeralda, lianna Almanza, and Israel Montalvo.
Natalie Herling, director of Arte Vallarta Museo, addressed the audience to thank them for their support and reaffirm the institution’s core mission:
“Our commitment is firm in bringing immensely talented Mexican artists to our spaces, as well as supporting local emerging creators so that their work can be sustainable.”
In addition to appreciating the art, attendees had the opportunity to support the art center by purchasing additional drinks and a dinner of traditional guisos tacos, enjoyed in the spacious and pleasant courtyard of the facilities.
Arte Vallarta Museo is open from Wednesday to Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information regarding their events, follow their Facebook page.
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