Overview
- Clara Brugada inaugurated the outdoor exhibition on January 9, with free access in the Plaza de la Constitución through February 8.
- The display features 200 large-format pieces created by 113 men, 67 women, and 23 artistic collectives, according to organizers.
- This is the second stage of a project that began in 2025 with 50 sculptures shown at the Monumento a la Revolución and later on Paseo de la Reforma.
- Officials describe the show as both artistic and political, honoring the nopal’s place in Mexico’s founding myth, daily life, and local economies.
- Scheduled activities include music, theater, workshops, and meetings with nopal producers from Milpa Alta, with organizers stating an intention to tour the works to other city sites.