Local art enthusiasts have just over two weeks to experience a significant exhibition of modern Mexican art, as “Fábulas Fantásticas” (Fantastic Fables) concludes its run at Guadalajara’s MUSA (Museo de las Artes de la Universidad de Guadalajara) on January 4, 2026.
This captivating showcase, featuring works on loan from the renowned Museo de Arte Moderno (MAM) in Mexico City, delves into the mystical and surreal undercurrents of 20th-century Mexican art.
Curated by Dr. Carlos Segoviano, a respected art historian and associate curator at the MAM, the exhibition moves beyond familiar political and folkloric narratives. Instead, it is organized into three thematic sections exploring the “everyday unusual,” the magic of ritual, and beings that transcend reality.
The show brings together over 40 pieces by iconic artists, including luminaries such as Lola Álvarez Bravo, Juan Soriano and José Luis Cuevas, alongside masters like Francisco Toledo.
In his curatorial statement, Segoviano emphasizes that the exhibition reveals “other ways of understanding Mexican identity,” one that is deeply connected to “rituals, the paranormal, and fantastic experiences.”
This is a final opportunity to witness this major collection in Guadalajara, offering a rare and thoughtful look at the magical realism and wonder that define a powerful strand of Mexico’s modern artistic legacy.