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We are pleased to introduce Mexican Fiestas, a new Humanities Texas traveling exhibition that will begin circulation this month.

Mexican Fiestas presents a vivid chronicle of the historic and diverse traditions of Mexican festivals—deeply rooted expressions of the country’s religious and cultural heritage—as experienced through the lens of Houston photographer Geoff Winningham. Beginning with his first trip to the state of Michoacán for el Día de Muertos, Winningham’s work spans decades, documenting a wide array of festive traditions in villages throughout Mexico, highlighting how these celebrations unite communities through centuries-old traditions of art, music, dance, and worship.

The exhibition will debut this weekend in the 1st Floor Gallery at Houston Public Library’s Central Library (Jesse H. Jones Building), where it will be on display from September 14 to December 5, 2024.

Mexican Fiestas is now available through the Humanities Texas traveling exhibitions program. Venues in counties served by the Permian Basin Area Foundation may be eligible for subsidized rental fees.

To learn more about reserving this wall-hanging exhibition for your venue, please contact our exhibitions coordinator at exhibitions@humanitiestexas.org.