Leonora Carrington’s fantastical universe takes Mexico City by storm once again with an experience that invites visitors to lose themselves among impossible creatures, magical symbols, and scenes that seem to have come straight out of a dream.
After being out of the public eye for nearly a decade, 11 monumental sculptures by the British-Mexican artist reappear in “Leonora Carrington: Magical Labyrinth, ” a new immersive, screen-free exhibition.
A labyrinth inspired by the mind of Leonora Carrington
The exhibition transforms Carrington’s surrealism into a sensory journey where the works become part of the space. Through immersive rooms featuring sound, lighting, textures, and other immersive elements, visitors can delve into the imagination of one of the most important figures in Mexican art.
This exhibition also draws on the artist’s fascination with labyrinths— which appear constantly in her work — as a starting point to create a roughly 45-minute journey through Carrington’s monumental sculptures, engravings, lithographs, and personal objects.
Born in England in 1917, Carrington arrived in Mexico during World War II and found here the place where she would develop much of her artistic career. Over time, the artist became one of the key figures of Surrealism, alongside creators such as Remedios Varo.
For those who want to discover a different take on Mexican surrealism, this exhibition offers more than just being mere observers: enter the labyrinth and let Leonora Carrington’s creatures guide the way…
