Alma Allen: Nunca Solo

The catalog showcases the 2022 exhibition of Alma Allen's sculptures at Museo Anahuacalli in Mexico City, exploring her engagement with time, form, and hybridity. It features illustrations, an interview with the artist, an analysis on site specificity, and an essay on the mythologies shared across Riveras and Allen's work. The sculptures interact with pre-Columbian works, creating a dialogue between different cultures.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 03 October 2023
Publisher: Paul Kasmin Gallery

Site-Specific Sculptures in Dialogue with Pre-Columbian Works


This catalog accompanies the 2022 exhibition of works by Alma Allen, a mid-career American artist renowned for his use of natural materials, at Diego Rivera's iconic Museo Anahuacalli in Mexico City. Through 26 newly commissioned sculptures installed amidst the volcanic architecture and grounds of the museum, this volume explores Allen's ongoing exploration of time, form, and hybridity. The publication features over 70 illustrations alongside a long-form interview with the artist conducted by exhibition curator Karla Niño de Rivera, an analysis on site specificity by renowned architect Mauricio Rocha, and an essay examining the mythologies shared across Rivera's and Allen's work by curator and critic Mimi Zeiger.


Allen's contemporary intervention engages in a symbolic and ritualistic dialogue with Mesoamerican culture, drawing inspiration from the unique experience of witnessing the collision of ancient and present at Museo Anahuacalli. The authors delve into various aspects of the museum and collection, including the Aztec goddess Coatlicue, the energetic presence of Colima figures, and the historical significance of these objects as portals into other worlds, in relation to Allen's work.


Through this comprehensive catalog, readers gain a deeper understanding of Allen's artistic practice and his profound connection to the rich cultural heritage of Mexico. The exhibition at Museo Anahuacalli serves as a testament to his talent and dedication, showcasing his ability to create works that transcend boundaries and engage with audiences on a profound level.

ISBN-13: 9781947232969