PATRIMONIO, WITH SANTIAGO ARAU
México Now Festival
México Now Festival & Chelsea Factory present
Patrimonio, with Santiago Arau
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:30PM
FREE
60 minutes (Q&A to follow book presentation)
Guests with confirmed registration will receive priority access up until 15 minutes before showtime. For events that are at-capacity, a standby line will form, with guests accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early for the best seats!
Mexico City-born photographer and social media phenomenon Santiago Arau (@santiago_arau) will present Patrimonio, a newly released publication of photographs detailing the landscape and beauty of Anáhuac, the Valley of Mexico. Captured between 2015 and 2023, the almost 200 images in the book explore the territory’s heritage, geography, and culture to provide a chronicle of the region.
Arau has attracted nearly a quarter-million followers on Instagram for his exquisitely framed and deeply moving aerial photos. His use of drones offers a fresh perspective on uncommon scenes, creating a unique sense of his homeland's density and complexity.
Following the book presentation, stay for a live Q&A with Santiago Arau. Learn about his work as a photographer and participate in a discussion where he will share more about his creative process.
About México Now Festival:
México Now Festival (MXNOW) is thrilled to celebrate its 20th anniversary from November 20 to 24 with five nights of music, photography, film, multimedia art, and a community celebration. All events are free to attend with registration and will take place at the festival’s new hub for 2024: Chelsea Factory.
Over the past two decades, MXNOW has provided a pivotal pipeline connecting México and the United States’ arts and culture communities. The festival has presented over 500 artists, in partnership with over 150 venues and cultural institutions from across the five boroughs, to audiences of over tens of thousands of New Yorkers.
Founded in 2004 by award-winning curator and producer Claudia Norman of CN Management, MXNOW is New York City's first and only independent festival spotlighting contemporary Mexican art and culture. To this day, Claudia remains the only major Mexican-born festival director in New York City. Her continuing goal is to share the rich ancient traditions and vital new ideas emerging in Mexico's vibrant arts scene by showcasing Mexican and Mexican-American creators alongside US artists who embrace Mexican culture.
Health and Safety Protocols:
Masks are optional for this event.
While Chelsea Factory strongly recommends vaccination against COVID-19, proof of vaccination is not currently required for audience entrance into performances and public programs.
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