Self…ish

Manifesto presents the group exhibition Self...ish, featuring paintings and sculptures by eight Mexican artists and two Spanish artists: Armando de la Garza, Carlos Cortés, Carlos Melancolía, Diego Ayala, John Medina, Okuda San Miguel, Ricardo Luevanos, Salustiano, Sofía Crimen, and Folé Fonseca, with a solo exhibition.

In a world where identity fluctuates and personal boundaries blur, the exploration of the "self" becomes both a refuge and a paradox. Self...ish examines the isolation of the individual, highlighting the fragmented and contradictory nature of human existence. This exhibition responds to our evolving relationship with ourselves, caught between external influences and the yearning for authenticity. Separation emerges not only as a physical condition but also as an emotional and psychological state, where solitude can be a deliberate refuge—an introspection that transforms detachment into an act of reflection.

Panel Discussion with Guest Exhibiting Artists: January 31, 2025 / 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Moderator: Katerine Bergengruen / Director of Manifesto

Guided Tours: February 1, 2025 / 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM

Night Gallery: February 1, 2025 / 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM With guest artists and a welcome cocktail

Talk Series: February 2, 2025 / 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM:

• Inspiration Core “Self...ish” by Sway Consuelo Gaytán / Director of Business Development & International Affairs at Manifesto and exhibition curator
• The Importance of Building a Narrative in Private Collections by Katerine Bergengruen / Director of Manifesto
• The Value of an Artwork by Mtro. José Parra / Honorary Member of Manifesto’s Curatorial Council
• Manifesto and Its Program to Foster Plastic Arts Creation through the Development of Professional Collecting by Armando Miranda / Senior Art Advisor and Head of Professional Training Program for Artists

Art Wknd GDL Closing Event: Live-streamed exhibition tour / February 2, 2025 / 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM