Three major art fairs in Mexico City—Salón Acme, Clavo, and Material Fair—are prominently featuring works from artist-run spaces during the city's Art Week. These fairs are providing platforms for non-commercial, experimental projects from across Mexico, with a particular focus on supporting spaces from outside the capital.
This focus highlights a significant push for 'decentralization' within Mexico's contemporary art scene. By elevating artist-run initiatives from the provinces, the fairs are addressing regional disparities in collector access and exhibition opportunities, fostering a more nationally representative and diverse artistic ecosystem beyond the commercial gallery circuit.