‘Barragán en Barragán’ Opens as Part of Mexico City Art Week
Luis Barragán’s La Cuadra San Cristóbal outside of Mexico City.
On the outskirts of Mexico City, La Cuadra San Cristóbal—a hot-pink 1968 estate designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Luis Barragán—is set to be reimagined as a vibrant cultural campus by architect Fernando Romero. Made possible by Fundación Romero, the implementation of the permanent exhibition Barragán en Barragán will coincide with Mexico City's 2026 Art Week, which runs from February 4th through 8th, allowing visitors to engage with Barragán's legacy from within one of his classic works.
Barragán is widely regarded as one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. Known for his use of bold colors, dramatic light, and geometric textured walls that blend interior and exterior, he combines these at La Cuadra, which epitomizes a blend between Mexican traditions and modern principles.
Originally a private home located in Los Clubes—a residential development designed by Barragán—the estate includes a house, stables, and spacious equestrian areas, all organized around a striking bright-pink walled courtyard.
Barragán en Barragán will serve as a reference for exploring the interplay between architecture and the arts. Designed by Jorge Covarrubia, the exhibition follows Barragán’s career through scale models and photographs.
Specifically, the show depicts Barragán's first modernist buildings, as well as eight of his landmark projects in Mexico City: Casa Prieto López, Casa Gálvez, Casa Gilardi, Casa-Estudio Luis Barragán, Convento de las Capuchinas, La Cuadra, Torres de Satélite, and the Fuente del Bebedero.
“This exhibition centers on the evolution of his work, from modern great buildings, to his own particular language,” says Romero.
Access is granted by appointment only.
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