Liminal Spaces: Mexico City Art Week | Feria Territorio | MASA | Travieso | BLAQ PLANET at Tonal

Liminal Spaces: Mexico City Art Week – I explore the first edition of Feria Territorio brought together some of the best in Mexican design, showcasing studios like Cuchara, Marva Studio, Platalea Studio, Hev.i, Joyful Objects Yes!, and more. From handcrafted furniture to innovative materials, every piece reflected a deep connection to tradition and contemporary design.

Later, I made a second visit to MASA Gallery, getting a fresh look at the art and architecture in a quieter setting. The night ended at Travieso, with high energy Dj sets, before heading to BLAQ PLANET at Tonal, an event by Jené (DJ BLACK DARIA) celebrating the Afro-Latin diaspora through music and community.

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00:00 -Feria Territorio
10:20 - MASA
13:48 - Travieso
15:34 - BLAQ PLANET at Tonal


STUDIOS AND PLACES MENTIONED

Feria Territorio
Feria Territorio is a design fair in Mexico City that highlights the best of Mexican craftsmanship, furniture, and object design. Bringing together independent studios, artisans, and designers, the fair showcases pieces that blend traditional techniques with contemporary innovation, celebrating local materials and cultural heritage in a fresh, immersive setting.
@territory.galeria

Hall Haus
Hall Haus is a French design collective known for blending contemporary design with traditional workmanship. Their work explores cultural connections, often collaborating with Mexican artisans to create pieces that merge pre-Columbian influences, modern aesthetics, and experimental materials. @hall.haus

HEV.I
Hev.i is a Mexican design studio that reimagines everyday objects with a focus on material innovation. Best known for La Monísima, their wooden reinterpretation of the iconic Monobloc chair, the studio blends function, nostalgia, and design to create thoughtful, statement pieces. @esta_hev.i

Joyful Objects, Yes
Joyful Objects, Yes!, founded by Joy Valdez in 2021, brings fun and vibrancy to everyday spaces. Inspired by Mexican culture, Valdez uses materials like chuspata and wavy, kinetic forms to create playful, dynamic designs. @joyful_objects_yes

Platalea Studio
Platalea Studio, founded by Lilia Corona and Rodrigo Lobato, creates bold, sculptural pieces that merge Mexican heritage, identity, and contemporary design. Their work blends traditional artistry with experimental materials, resulting in furniture and objects that feel both artistic and functional.@plataleastudio

Marva Studio
Marva Studio, based in Mexico City, merges design, community, and social responsibility. Collaborating with artisans in Tangancícuaro, Michoacán, they create handcrafted glazed clay pieces, with the pineapple design as a key symbol of tradition. Rooted in the Social and Solidarity Economy, their work strengthens artisan communities while celebrating cultural heritage. @_marva_studio

Comité de proyectos
Comité de Proyectos is a Mexico City-based design studio founded by Andrea Flores and Lucía Soto, specializing in furniture, objects, and interior design. Their work blends functionality with storytelling, using natural materials, and rich textures to create thoughtful, timeless pieces. @cpmx

Los Placeres de la Vida
Los Placeres de la Vida is a Mexican design studio that curates and showcases hidden treasures, including rugs and tapestries. They are part of G56, a creative hub backed by C Cúbica Arquitectos and Design Week Mexico, aiming to unite the creative community and celebrate diversity. Their work has been featured in Design House, where top architecture and interior design firms collaborate to create extraordinary spaces, blending furniture, finishes, lighting, accessories, and art. @lpdlv_mx

Travieso
@travieso.travieso.travieso

Tonal
@tonal.tonal

BLAQ PLANET
@blaq.planet