MASA is delighted to present an exhibition of work by twenty-six artists and designers, all of whom have in profound, reverberating ways been critical to the existence of MASA since the inaugural exhibition in Mexico City in February 2019, when MASA first opened as a nomadic exhibition platform. In this gathering of works is the renewal of investigations of material and use, and new groupings and dynamics among artists. But, perhaps most importantly, the exhibition in MASA’s permanent gallery space is also a treasured moment of celebration and deep gratitude — looking forward as we look back on the ongoing dynamism of contemporary design and art in Mexico, of which we have been so inordinately fortunate to play some part.

Works in “5 Años Después” include new editions of the onyx Acapulco chair by Mario García Torres, first developed for MASA in 2020, and a hammock variation of Pia Camil’s iconic work “Bluejeanando,” installed as part of the exhibition “Elementos Vitales: Ana Mendieta in Oaxaca,” curated by Su Wu; as well as new designs making their MASA debut, including a stone lamp by Pedro Reyes and stacked tables by Jose Dávila. Whether first exhibited in Mexico City or as part of MASA’s off-site and collaborative exhibitions, the works together offer a view of an emerging history — and ongoing explorations of the spaces and vocabularies of overlap between design and art.

“5 Años Después” will run until September 28, 2024.

Special thank you to all the artists, partners, and collaborative galleries.