From September 24 to 28, Art Week was held in Guadalajara, where galleries, museums and exhibitions celebrated the work of emerging and established artists. This is the first edition to be held in Guadalajara independently and on a different date from other art events in the country such as Art Week in Mexico City.

Guadalajara is definitely positioning itself as a creative capital in the country, perhaps threatening to steal the spotlight from Mexico City. According to the Cultural Information System (SIC), in Guadalajara alone there are 34 registered galleries and 81 in Jalisco, and the presence of world-class galleries and artists during the past art week is proof of the city's relevance as an artistic forum. Of the artists who were in attendance, we'll tell you our 3 favorites that we think are worth keeping on your radar.

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1. Gala Berger

Gala Berger (Villa Gesell, Argentina, 1983) is an independent artist and curator currently living in Lima, Peru. Her work focuses on the Latin American diaspora, femininity and the dissemination of creative community practices. For Estación Material, he presented unpublished works. His work juxtaposes shapes and textures working with textiles, ink and various “applied” techniques. In Diasporic Landscapes of Longing (2025), humanoid—or even ghostly— figures, come together looking at the spectator with whatever seems curious, almost inviting you to enter. Some figures carry objects such as masks, keys, or even a hat, recalling the surreal feeling characteristic of Latin American magical realism. Berger's works are not only mesmerizing, but through his technique they echo ancient artisanal practices and recall the essence of magical thinking that characterizes Latin communities.