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Last fall, Humanities Texas introduced Mexican Fiestas, a new traveling exhibition that 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.

With generous support from the Permian Basin Area Foundation, four West Texas venues will host Mexican Fiestas in their communities over the next eight months. We hope many of you will have the opportunity to visit this compelling show and learn more about the local institutions hosting it.

Marfa and Presidio County Museum

May 5–June 15, 2025
Marfa, TX

Ector County Library

July 1–August 10, 2025
Odessa, TX

Heritage Museum of Big Spring

September 1–October 10, 2025
Big Spring, TX

Jeff Davis County Library

November 11–December 18, 2025
Fort Davis, TX

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

A trail of marigold petals has been laid out for el Día de Muertos, leading to the door of a home in Zinacapan, Puebla. Photo by Geoff Winningham.
Amid a celebration in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, children run through sparks flying from a spinning castillo de fuegos (castle of fireworks). Photo by Geoff Winningham.