It’s not Guadalajara’s best known exposition space, but the Museo de Arte Raúl Anguiano (MURA) is a cool museum, specializing in contemporary art (often of the irreverent, playful or even head-scratching variety) and located in a roomy, modern building near the glorieta at the popular Avenida Chapultepec and Niños Heroes.
During January, MURA is devoting its three large salons to the art of three women and, in an apparent effort to draw in energetic young people who are its natural devotees, is aiming at cyclists who ride right by its entrance every Sunday during the city’s popular Via Recreativa, in which several major streets are closed to cars and freed for all manner of mobile recreation.
The exhibits are “Evidencias” (Evidence) by Lorena Wolffer, who presents evidence and commentary on abused women; “Paráfrasis del estrago” (Paraphrase of ravage) by gesso and bronze sculptor Cynthia Gutiérrez, focusing on the disorder faced by contemporary Mexicans; and “Rutas Alternas” (Alternate Routes) by Lorenza Aranguren, which, in dealing with local transportation problems, is the show most related to the Via Recreativa’s existence.
MURA staffer Gaby Miranda explains that the museum has contacted various cycling groups, who plan to show up with their members on Sundays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., park their bikes, and be treated to a free tour of the museum. (Entrance to MURA is free.)
She even asserted that said tours can be given in English. Readers who hope to be given a tour in English, especially for a group, might do well to call in advance and arrange a mutually convenient time.
Museo de Arte Raúl Anguiano, Avenida Mariano Otero 375 near Niñoes Heroes glorieta (Avenida Chapultepec), Colonia Moderna, Guadalajara. Tel: (33) 1592-8343. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No cost to enter.