Vultures & Fireflies by Alejandro Galván
T/m 31 August
Experience the creation of a Mexican chronicle: take part in Alejandro Galván's art process at Marres!
In November 2024, artist Alejandro Galván (Mexico, 1990) embarks on a painted chronicle of Mexico as seen from one of the country's largest working-class neighbourhoods, Nezahualcóyotl. This suburb of Mexico City is characterised by political neglect and violence. Galván's detailed paintings combine realism with mythology and reflect his experiences of growing up in this environment and the corruption of the Mexican state and police. His style is inspired by great muralists, but is distinguished by influences from television and heavy metal, which sets him apart from the minimalist and conceptual currents in contemporary Mexican art.
Galván, who holds Mexican politics and corruption responsible for violence and injustice in society, will paint the entire house of Marres. In doing so, he aims to outline a lucid dream of Mexican society, raising questions about how unique chapters of history can be incorporated into a global narrative. He emphasises that people's traumas and suffering are common and that solving world problems requires a joint effort. Galván wants his work to show that he and his fellow Nezahualcóyotl residents are not marginalised or forgotten, but part of a group with an important story that has fundamental common ground with stories of people worldwide. His goal is to ensure that no story is lost.
Vultures & Fireflies will be on view from 13 March to 31 August 2025. To allow Alejandro Galván to create this monumental exhibition, Marres is inviting the artist to start work as early as November 2024. Ahead of the festive opening on 15 March, several events will take place where visitors will get an insight into the progress of the making process. The exhibition will be completely finished in June 2025, which will be celebrated with a second opening.
Prices
- Regular € 10,00
- Children Free Up to 18 years
- Seniors € 5,00
- Students € 5,00
- CJP (Cultural Youth Passport) € 5,00
When
- Daily until 31 August 2025 12:00 - 17:00
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