Mexicali Biennial
Artist Isidro Pérez García explores his familial connection to the way of life and the cosmos contained in the maguey plant through pulque. Pérez García has created a large scale table and chairs for participants to utilize, creating a setting that is playful and indicative of folk artistry. Participants will be able to interact with […]
The MexiCali Biennial presents a solo exhibition by artist Beliz Iristay at Instituto de Investigaciones Culturales - Museo UABC (IIC Museo UABC). Iristay has created a multi-media gallery installation titled Ruta Sin Vino consisting of cast resin rods with recycled grape vines, metal hooks, fishing line and photo mural. Exhibition will be on view through […]
This group exhibition showcases artworks that interrogate concepts around agriculture and foodways in the regions of Mexico and the U.S. state of California. Multimedia artworks in this exhibition focus on family, memory, labor, and the environment. A tour and Arts Walk led by artist Chantal Peñalosa will begin immediately before the opening at 6:00 p.m. […]
Join us for an afternoon of performances on the border. 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. PST Annabel Turrado will carry out a durational performance by shaving a large block of ice using a raspador, a tool commonly used to make Mexican style snow cones called raspados. This is the artist's literal translation of abolishing ICE (acronym […]
LAND OF MILK & HONEY CLOSING EVENT - DAY ONE Planta Libre Espacio Experimental and Haiku comida+cultura japonesa presents GOCHISUSAMA: RELATOS CULINARIOS DE OBACHAN. This pop-up dinner event invites you to immerse yourself in the charming and delicious world of beloved grandmother Obaachan's kitchen. The dinner is inspired by artist/architect/restaurateur Minoru Kiyota's grandmother's recipes and […]
Please join us as we wrap up Land of Milk & Honey in Mexicali and Calexico. Land of Milk & Honey celebrates the cultural significance of agriculture and foodways in the shared regions of California and Mexico. Iterations of this program have occurred at SEVEN arts and culture venues and included over SIXTY artists and collaborators. Closing events will take […]
OPENING RECEPTION - The MexiCali Biennial is pleased to announce the inaugural exhibition and official opening of the MXCL BNL LAB (MexiCali Biennial Lab). Join us for Isidro Pérez García‘s solo exhibition Por Debajo de la Mesa: Terreno Familiar | Under the Table: Familiar Terrain. MXCL BNL LAB kicks off a two-year special initiative, the […]