The expansion of biennials over the past few decades has played a central role in this shift. As they have multiplied, they have increasingly taken root in cities that exist just outside those dominant circuits. Their presence there is not incidental.
To shop in Mexico City is to move through its cultural landscape. From contemporary concept stores to traditional craft markets, each neighborhood offers a different perspective on Mexican design, materials, and makers. This guide traces a path through the city’s most thoughtful spaces.