LATIN AMERICA | Art and Design CONVERSATION OVER TIME (Jan 2018–Jun 2019) AGE (Jan 2018–Jun 2019) GENDER (Jan 2018–Jun 2019) MEXICO Arte Contemporáneo | Contemporary Art 1.7x YOY growth* 18-34 48% 41% 59% Indie Artspaces Female Male 35-54 37% 63 55+ 15% In the past, gallerists and curators have held media, and via their online reach, many are 2018 2019 the keys to the art world. Now, Mexico’s art garnering international acclaim. scene is undergoing a revolution thanks to DIY Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 venues for contemporary art. As a result of this indie innovation, the art world’s attention is turning toward Mexico, Instalación (Arte) | Installation (Art) 64 In urban areas, artists are using particularly during an annual art fair that has 61 unconventional spaces as low-cost sites to become a part of the international circuit in experiment and innovate. Several collectives recent years. 1.3x YOY growth* 18-34 49% are turning out groundbreaking work from 37% 63% workshops in houses on the outskirts of Mexico As access to art continues to democratize, Female Male 62 expect to see more talent coming in and out of 35-54 42% City, and one music booker’s apartment has become a hot performance venue. Mexico in years to come. 55+ 9% This new crop of artists is reaching audiences 2018 2019 directly by sharing their work on social Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Taller | Workshop 1.1x YOY growth* 18-34 45% 57% 43% 61 Elizabeth Fullerton, “The Collectives Shaking Up the Mexico City Art Scene,” Elephant, February 6, 2019. Female Male 62 Maya Kroth, “This apartment may be the best place to hear live music in Mexico City,” PRI, June 25, 2018. 35-54 45% 63 Keph Senett, “Mexico city: the next must-visit destination for art lovers,” Evening Standard, July 16, 2018. 64 William Savinar, “Mexico City Is Quickly Becoming A Major Player For Global Artists,” GOOD, February 13, 2018. 55+ 10% Source unless otherwise stated: Facebook data, people ages 18+, MX, Jan 2018–Jun 2019. All topics chosen grew from June 2018 through June 2018 2019 2019. The topics are presented in the original language as they appeared in our data set. We have included a translation next to some terms to clarify their meaning. Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 *Growth rates compare the total volume of the last month to the total volume of the same month in the previous year (Jun 2019 over Jun 2018). The 2020 Topics and Trends Report From Facebook IQ 25