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Mexican Photographer Showcases Homage to Renowned Architect at New Brunswick Exhibit
Martirene Alcántara's 'A Poetic Act' exhibit at the Mexican Consulate features photos inspired by the work of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Luis Barragán.
Feb. 6, 2026 at 4:55pm
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Renowned Mexican photographer Martirene Alcántara has opened a new exhibit titled 'A Poetic Act, Homage to Luis Barragán' at the Mexican Consulate in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The exhibit features 25 photographs that Alcántara took of Barragán's personal home and studio in Mexico City, where she was granted unprecedented access following his death in 1988. Alcántara's photos aim to capture the emotion, light, and geometry that made Barragán's architecture an art form in itself.
Why it matters
The exhibit provides a unique opportunity for the New Brunswick community to experience the work of two acclaimed Mexican artists - a photographer and an architect. It highlights the city's diversity and its embrace of different cultural perspectives and artistic expressions. The exhibit also serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Barragán's architectural vision and Alcántara's ability to reinterpret it through her lens.
The details
Alcántara's photos in the 'A Poetic Act' exhibit include a range of abstract and conceptual images, such as 'Satiros' which features a seemingly random alignment of black lines against a white backdrop. Other works, like the 'Eos I, II, III and IV' series, are named after the ancient Greek goddess of the dawn. Alcántara hopes that viewers will interpret the photos in their own unique ways, rather than seeing what she sees.
- Martirene Alcántara was granted unprecedented access to Barragán's personal home and studio in Mexico City following his death in 1988.
- The 'A Poetic Act, Homage to Luis Barragán' exhibit opened at the Mexican Consulate in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
The players
Martirene Alcántara
A renowned Mexican photographer whose work has graced galleries and museums across the world, including four pieces in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Luis Barragán
A Pritzker Prize-winning architect whose personal home and studio in Mexico City has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Jim Cahill
The mayor of New Brunswick, New Jersey, who spoke at the opening reception of the 'A Poetic Act' exhibit.
What they’re saying
“My hope is that they see different things, that they don't see what I see.”
— Martirene Alcántara, Photographer
“So, here in New Brunswick, this exhibition becomes even more meaningful. It speaks to us as a community, who we are as a community, a community that's shaped by design, by history and by imagination. It's a city where artists and students and creators draw inspiration from many different cultures and perspectives.”
— Jim Cahill, Mayor of New Brunswick
What’s next
The exhibit at the Mexican Consulate in New Brunswick will be on display through the end of March 2026.
The takeaway
The 'A Poetic Act, Homage to Luis Barragán' exhibit showcases how art can transcend borders and connect diverse communities. Martirene Alcántara's photographs not only pay tribute to the architectural legacy of Luis Barragán, but also inspire viewers to see the world through a new lens and appreciate the power of creative expression.
