Studio and Exhibition Tour in Tijuana, MX
April 28, 2024
Join Medium for a full day visiting artist’s studios and exhibition spaces in Tijuana, Mexico on Sunday, April 28, 2024. The tour is a ticketed event and is discounted for members of Medium Photo and can be bundled with a VIP Pass. The trip is a wonderful opportunity to explore the diverse cultural scene happening in the city of Tijuana, and learn about artists and organizations working in northern Mexico.
The cost of this day trip is $150 and includes all transportation from Old Town San Diego. Participants must have a valid Passport, confirmed prior to boarding the bus on April 28. Registration is available at the Marriott Courtyard Old Town.
April 28
San Diego > Tijuana > San Diego
This one day event originates from the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Old Town, where we’ll begin a full day in Tijuana. We’ll make four stops throughout the city, visiting Angulo Galeria, artist Ingrid Hernandez, and a special exhibition tour led by Liliana Hueso of her solo exhibition at CECUT. The bus trip includes a stop for lunch at the unique Telefonica Gastropark, offering a wide range of food from vegan to traditional meat dishes.
Registered participants must carry a valid passport (with at least 3 months before expiration) and assume all personal liability associated with international travel. At the end of the tour (approximately 6:30 pm) we will be dropped off at Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Old Town San Diego.
Border wait times can be unpredictable and we cannot guarantee the arrival time based on northbound border traffic. Please plan your travel and personal schedule accordingly.
You will need a valid passport to travel across the border. In order to enter Tijuana, participants will be required to exit the bus at both borders, cross on foot, and then return to the bus after entering Mexico and the U.S.
Itinerary
8:30 AM Depart Marriott Courtyard Old Town in San Diego
9:30 AM Studio visit with Ingrid Hernández
11:00 AM Ángulo Gallery visit
12:30 PM Lunch at Telefonica
2:30 PM Visit CECUT (Photography Hall & Liliana Hueso exhibition)
4:00 PM Return to Marriott Courtyard Old Town in San Diego
During the trip there will be some opportunities to explore the city on foot, guided by Tijuana residents who will share stories about the city and help us discover the rich history and culture of this border region.
With a planned departure from Tijuana at 4:00pm we expect to be at the Marriott Courtyard Old Town by 6:30 PM.
Liliana Hueso & CECUT
Liliana Hueso is a queer, binational, and bilingual artist, educator, community organizer, and activist. Her work has been exhibited across borders at conferences, film festivals, and galleries, earning them recognition in both artistic and activist spheres.
Driven by a passion for social justice, Liliana utilizes her photography and videography skills to amplify the voices of marginalized communities, with a particular focus on women and the LGBTIQ+ community. As a prominent artivist on the border, their workstands out for its captivating imagery and compelling narratives, earning them first place at the XII Baja California Photography Biennial in 2022.
You can learn more about Liliana on her website.
CECUT, founded on October 20, 1982, is a major cultural center in Mexico near the border. It offers a wide range of cultural activities and is the main cultural institution in the northwest region. It aims to meet the artistic and cultural needs of the community through diverse programs covering traditional and contemporary culture.
Lenchas y Marimachas
Inspired by the photographic endeavors "Lenchas y Marimachas" and "En Casa," this intervention seeks to spotlight the vibrant community of lesbian women who boldly defy traditional gender constructs, while also enriching the collective imagination.
Ingrid Hernandez
Ingrid Hernández is a visual artist born in Tijuana, B.C. She is a member of the National System of Art Creators.
The starting point for her work is the web of tensions and asymmetries related to the geopolitical situation along the US-Mexico border. Her artistic research stems from the relationship she establishes with communities that self-build their housing using discarded materials from the United States and factories settled on the border, mainly in Tijuana. Frequently, her artistic investigations find form as long-term participative projects that include photography and an engagement with collective memory, gathered through interviews.
Her work has been widely exhibited both individually and collectively in Latin America, the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Hernández is co-founder of Relaciones Inesperadas, an art space fostering critical arts dialogue and professional support for the Tijuana art community, established in Tijuana since 2012.
Galleria Ángulo
Galleria Ángulo emerges from the vision of Alex and Lilian García. As entrepreneurial minds, they envisioned a venture dedicated to showcasing art by local artists. Two years ago, our goal was set: to establish not just an art retail space, but also a cultural hub where diverse artistic journeys intersect, featuring both seasoned and up-and-coming talents. Our aim is to serve as a platform for the art scene, a venue for project showcases, and a gathering point for the community.
Leobardo Garcia, Gallery Director and Curator of Galleria Ángulo, has a career in art and architecture, starting with his studies at the Faculty of Architecture of UABC in Mexicali in 1998, moving through roles as a museographer at the university gallery and academic at the same institution, to holding prominent positions at the Centro Cultural Tijuana (CECUT) as head museographer and exhibition manager. Since 2022, he has been leading Ángulo Galería, demonstrating a continuous commitment to cultural dissemination and the management of artistic spaces.
Telefonica
Telefonica Gastro Park is comprised of a variety of several food trucks, each helmed by passionate chefs who pour their heart, creativity, and professionalism into every dish. Each specialize in different cuisines, which includes vegan entrees, beer, BBQ, seafood, and more. SThe park, located outdoors, allows for easy exploration and selection of food trucks. Ample shade is provided with umbrellas, tables, and chairs scattered across the food court, creating a comfortable dining experience.