The Embroidery of Mexico

This is a recording of a live online event recorded on Wednesday 30 June 2026.
With Gimena Romero.

In this recorded talk, artist and researcher Gimena Romero explores the traditional and modern styles of embroidery thriving in Mexico, and how local communities use stitch to make art and tell stories that transcend time and culture.

Gimena takes viewers on a journey through Mexico’s rich embroidery heritage, drawing on her practice and her book The Embroidery of Mexico. The work examines the symbolic language of stitch, tracing its threads from indigenous communities to contemporary urban streetscapes, and keeps these stunning traditions of Mexican artistry alive.