Mexico City Art Week's satellite fairs, Salón Acme and Feria Material, drew large crowds during VIP previews on February 5, with Material reporting its biggest opening-day attendance ever after moving to the expansive Maravilla Studios venue. The fairs feature over 70 exhibitors, with a strong contingent of Mexico City galleries and around half of participating galleries from Latin America. Notable presentations include Rajni Perera's works on paper and sculptures addressing environmental exploitation and colonial control, Gala Berger's hybrid works on amate paper referencing the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, and Miguel Harte's enamel and resin pieces depicting nature overwhelmed by synthetic materials.
These fairs matter because they highlight how contemporary artists are using nature and environmental themes to address urgent global issues like climate change, colonial legacies, and ecological crisis, while also providing a platform for Latin American galleries and artists who may lack international visibility. The strong attendance and deliberate programming—with US and European galleries showcasing artists connected to Latin America—underscore the growing importance of Mexico City as a hub for the global art market and cross-cultural dialogue.