Fundación Casa Wabi
Mexico City Learn more about what's on at Fundación Casa Wabi and the artists shaping its programme.Fundación Casa Wabi is a non-profit contemporary art space in Mexico City, Mexico, located at Sabino 336 in the Atlampa neighbourhood. An urban exhibition hub and extension of artist and founder Bosco Sodi’s studio, it connects the foundation’s socially engaged mission with the Mexican capital’s expanding art scene.
Founded in 2014 by Mexican artist Bosco Sodi, Fundación Casa Wabi takes its name from the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, emphasising beauty in simplicity, imperfection, and the unconventional. There are also spaces in Tokyo and Puerto Escondido. The space in Mexico City occupies a brick-and-concrete building designed by architect Alberto Kalach, where a ground-floor gallery and rooftop terrace host exhibitions, projects, and events that bring contemporary art into dialogue with everyday life in an industrial district in transformation. Working in concert with the related coastal headquarters in Puerto Escondido, the Mexico City space foregrounds exhibitions and public programmes while remaining closely connected to the foundation’s wider initiatives in residencies, clay, cinema, and a mobile library.
Art and Exhibitions
Fundación Casa Wabi’s Mexico City programme focuses on exhibitions by emerging and established artists, often drawing on the foundation’s broader network of residents and collaborators across Mexico and abroad. Casa Wabi Sabino offers a gallery and rooftop terrace for experimental projects, enabling artists of diverse backgrounds and media to respond to the specific architecture of Sabino 336 and the industrial context of Atlampa.
Exhibitions at the Mexico City venue are organised through an open-call system that welcomes proposals on a rolling basis, reflecting the foundation’s commitment to inclusivity and collaboration. Across its sites in Puerto Escondido and Mexico City, Fundación Casa Wabi’s exhibition programme seeks to integrate artistic perspectives into local communities, refracting artists’ ways of seeing through powerful architecture and making the space a key destination for contemporary art in Mexico City.
Visiting information
Located at C. Sabino 336, Atlampa, Cuauhtémoc, 06450 Ciudad de México, Fundación Casa Wabi’s Mexico City venue sits in a former industrial area not far from landmarks such as Biblioteca Vasconcelos and the Tlatelolco area. The space generally opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm, sometimes extending hours for events; visitors should confirm current opening hours and ticket or entry details via the official Casa Wabi website before visiting. Access is straightforward by car or taxi, and the complex also houses Studio Bosco Sodi, which may be visitable during opening hours, alongside basic amenities for exhibition-goers.
Fundación Casa Wabi FAQs
What makes Fundación Casa Wabi a key contemporary art institution in Mexico City?
Fundación Casa Wabi’s Mexico City venue stands out for bringing the foundation’s socially engaged, cross-cultural mission into an urban exhibition space designed by Alberto Kalach at Sabino 336 in Atlampa. As part of a network spanning Puerto Escondido and Tokyo, it anchors experimental exhibitions and community-oriented projects within Mexico City’s contemporary art landscape.
What kind of art and exhibitions are at Fundación Casa Wabi in Mexico City?
Visitors to Fundación Casa Wabi in Mexico City encounter exhibitions by emerging and established Mexican and international artists, often developed through open calls and residency connections. Shows range from solo presentations to thematic projects that respond to the industrial architecture of Sabino 336 and explore the foundation’s core concerns with collaboration, materiality, and social engagement.
What are Fundación Casa Wabi Mexico City opening hours?
Fundación Casa Wabi in Mexico City typically opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm, with possible variations or evening extensions for specific exhibitions and events. For the latest information on opening hours, closures, and special programming at this Mexico City contemporary art venue, visitors should check the official Casa Wabi website or current listings before arriving.
How do I get Fundación Casa Wabi Mexico City tickets?
Entry conditions for Fundación Casa Wabi’s Mexico City space can vary depending on the exhibition or event, with some programmes free and others ticketed; details are updated regularly. The most reliable way to confirm whether tickets or reservations are required, and any concessions that may apply, is to consult Casa Wabi’s official site or the specific exhibition page ahead of your visit.
Does Fundación Casa Wabi Mexico City offer tours or public programmes?
Fundación Casa Wabi’s Mexico City venue complements its exhibitions with public programmes such as talks, openings, and occasional activities linked to the foundation’s wider educational initiatives. While guided tours are not guaranteed on a daily basis, visitors can follow programme announcements on Casa Wabi’s channels to learn about upcoming events at this Mexico City contemporary art hub.
How do I get to Fundación Casa Wabi Sabino 336?
Fundación Casa Wabi Sabino 336 is best reached by taxi, ride-share, or public transport to the Atlampa area, followed by a short walk to C. Sabino 336. There is no on-site parking, so visitors are encouraged to arrive without a car and to use nearby bike-share options such as EcoBici when available.
Can artists propose exhibitions or projects for Casa Wabi Sabino?
Yes, Casa Wabi Sabino accepts exhibition proposals on a rolling basis from artists working in any discipline, regardless of prior exhibition history. The Mexico City team reviews submissions to identify projects suited to the gallery and rooftop spaces, often highlighting experimental practices and fresh perspectives.
Is Fundación Casa Wabi Mexico City the same as the Puerto Escondido site?
Fundación Casa Wabi in Mexico City is part of the same foundation as the coastal headquarters in Puerto Escondido, but it functions primarily as an urban exhibition space rather than a residency centre. Together with the Tokyo outpost, these locations form a network that promotes exchange between artists and local communities across different contexts.
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