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SINCE COMING TO POWER IN 2018, Mexico’s “Fourth Transformation” political force has often found itself at odds with the country’s left-leaning arts and culture sectors. The movement—which mixes populism with selective neoliberal au...
The article depicts a carefully constructed narrative of cultural realignment centered around the Bellas Artes, revealing a subtle but powerful shift in power dynamics within Mexico’s arts ecosystem. The core pattern here is a circular dependency: the state, through austerity, drives a retreat from public support, creating a void that is then filled by private actors – galleries like Kurimanzutto and OMR – who, in turn, shape the narrative of artistic value. This isn't simply about funding; it'...