Museo Jumex X James Turrel

By Maria Laura Blanco & Eduardo Cobos

A renowned and revolutionary artist of the contemporary art: James Turell will be the next to step foot within the grand expose of Museo Jumex presenting Passages of light. Internationally known artist which popularity grew through his immersive installations with light spectacles that limit the human perception. Such art that defies the norm of the contemporary art creating one with the viewer and thus completing his creation to which is done by the single human silhouette. Said play of light is explained through a scientific comprehension of the light effects and the singular artist vision. Turrell describes the experience of his art through a calm, silenced empty room through space and time. Stretching farther from that of the physical gallery or museum itself. A belief to which he describes as monumental structures that serve to have a tangible reach with the sky and celestial beings.

This exposicion has brought a larger mass of popularity through the breach of pop culture with millenials as this single expose was shown within popular rap artist Drake featured in his world hit single Hotline Bling with a current report of 1.5 billion views on youtube pushing to his win of two 2017 Grammy Awards. A clear demonstration of how art is breaking new boundaries and increased popularity to various segments worldwide.

Mexico City has a big variety of museums, where you can enjoy art. But if you are particularly interested in contemporary art you must go to Museo Jumex, which is recognized to bring the newest and innovative expositions. Its doors are open to a huge public and even you can have guided visits to have a better experience about the interpretation and reflexion about the expositions.