Delve into "Nuevas Adquisiciones del MNA," a temporary exhibition at the National Museum of Anthropology. It spotlights recent contemporary art acquisitions, thoughtfully selected to challenge conventional Western narratives. Discover pieces by artists like Patrick Tagoe-Turkson and Sandra Gamarra, which are integral to the museum's evolving discourse and reevaluation of its identity. These works reflect a policy prioritizing non-hegemonic cultural backgrounds and alternative perspectives, enriching the museum's collection as it prepares for permanent exhibition renovation.
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This temporary exhibition showcases recent acquisitions by the National Museum of Anthropology, featuring works by Patrick Tagoe-Turkson and Sandra Gamarra. It highlights contemporary art that challenges traditional Western narratives and contributes to the museum's evolving discourse.
The exhibition 'Nuevas Adquisiciones del MNA' presents new artworks acquired by the National Museum of Anthropology, made possible through an agreement with the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, utilizing the '2% cultural' fund. Featured artists include Patrick Tagoe-Turkson and Sandra Gamarra, whose works align with the museum's current acquisition policy. This policy prioritizes contemporary pieces from non-hegemonic cultural backgrounds, those with non-canonical representational systems, and alternative narratives that question Western-centric cultural constructs. The acquisitions are crucial for the museum's narrative resources as it undergoes a reevaluation of its identity and exhibition discourses, preparing for the renovation of its permanent exhibition.
Entry is by combined ticket with the permanent exhibition. Information on ticketing is available as part of the permanent exhibition access.
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