Noé Jacinto

02/05/2026

27/04/2026

The Mexican Cultural Institute is pleased to present PÚRPURA: Del Nopal al Papel (From Cactus to Paper), an exhibition by Noé Jacinto.

Rooted in memory, culture, and lived experience, Jacinto’s work explores the relationship between identity, material, and history. His practice reflects a deep commitment—not only to his craft, but to the communities, traditions, and environments that shape it.

This exhibition pays tribute to the artistic sensibility and human values embedded in traditional garments, particularly the faldas de enredo (pozahuancos) worn by Mixtec women. These textiles embody spirituality, ancestry, and a refined visual language passed down through generations.

At the heart of the exhibition is the color purple, derived from the sustainable “milking” of the Plicopurpura pansa, a technique so precise that it preserves the life of the mollusk. This ancient practice finds a contemporary parallel in Jacinto’s use of cochineal, through which he constructs a vivid and expansive visual universe.

Inspired by the richness of Mexico’s coastline, the artist creates compositions that invite quiet contemplation, opening a dialogue between landscape, tradition, and the human experience.

🖼️ Open to the public from May 1 to August 1, 2026. Free admission during the Institute’s visiting hours: https://instituteofmexicodc.org/index.php/stec_event/purpura-noe-jacinto/

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