GABRIEL DE LA MORA: LA PETITE MORT

May 29, 2026 to October 25, 2026

In his work, the Mexican artist explores unconventional materials, working with them meticulously while delving into themes of loss and eroticism.

Curated by Tobias Ostrander, the exhibition is organized in collaboration with the Jumex Museum in Mexico City and will be on view at MARCO from Friday, May 29, through Sunday, October 25.

MARCO presents Gabriel de la Mora: La Petite Mort, a retrospective of the artist’s work from the past two decades.

The exhibition features a selection of nearly 90 works created using a variety of media and techniques, incorporating materials that might initially be considered waste, such as eggshells, fragments of Christmas ornaments, human hair, and butterfly wings.

In his studio, Gabriel de la Mora (Mexico City, 1968) arranges collected materials on a surface, resulting in almost minimalist images. His technique is so meticulous and obsessive that it requires a high degree of patience. This process characterizes nearly all of the artist’s work, as he consistently collects obsolete elements and transforms them into visually captivating objects.

EXHIBITION INFORMATION:

Title: Gabriel de la Mora: La Petite Mort | On display: From Friday, May 29, to Sunday October 25, 2026 | Museography: MARCO | Curator: Tobias Ostrander | Number of Works: 92 | Galleries: 6 to 8, Second Floor | Technics: Painting, installation, sculpture, site-specific work, among others.

Photo Credit: Detalle de la obra 3,600 I – P. G., 2021, de Gabriel de la Mora. Fragmentos de alas de mariposa Papilio gambrisius sobre cartulina de museo.

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