PERFECT WEEKEND: Art & Design in Mexico City
ZOCOLÓ, CENTRO HISTORICO
“There’s Rome, there’s Paris,
there’s New York City… and there’s
Mexico City.”
MUSEO FRANZ MAYER
There’s Rome, there’s Paris, there’s New York City… and there’s Mexico City. Which is to say that this historic, cultural capital city rivals its European and North American counterparts in size, depth, and riches. With so much on offer, how does one craft a perfect weekend in Mexico City? With expert advice—for art and design lovers in this case—from insider Audra Kiewiet de Jonge. Having lived and worked as a gallerist in Mexico City for two years, Kiewiet de Jonge founded Art/artefact, an art-forward interior design firm that champions emerging and mid-career artists; she continues to travel regularly to Mexico City.
Kiewiet de Jonge’s first insider tip: Plan your stay by neighborhoods and proximity. “Traffic is a beast, and it can take a long time to get places,” she says. “You’ll spend the entire day in traffic if you don’t plan ahead.” With that in mind, Kiewiet de Jonge lays out a three-neighborhood itinerary that adds up to a perfect, art- and design-filled long weekend in Mexico City…
