Exhibitions

Now on view

A curated selection of exhibitions currently on view, reflecting the formal power, conceptual depth and international resonance of Karla de Lara’s practice.

April 2026

Mimetism — Echoes that breathe explores the work as a sensitive body that absorbs, transforms, and returns echoes of the world. In these pieces, Karla de Lara turns the image into a living surface where memory, emotion, and vibration remain suspended.

Arquitectura del Silencio explores the poetic density of pause. In this exhibition, Karla de Lara builds a language in which restraint, visual depth, and inner resonance turn each work into a space of contemplation and presence.

March, 2026

At Arte Baja, Karla de Lara’s work enters an internationally projected stage with luminous and compelling presence. Her visual language reaffirms a contemporary identity that expands Mexico’s symbolic power into new territories.

The upcoming chapters in an expanding exhibition journey

On the Horizon

Forthcoming exhibitions that will extend the reach of Karla de Lara’s work into new cultural contexts, reinforcing its evolving dialogue with global audiences and institutions.

Perspectivas (Perspectives) proposes the gaze as a way of constructing meaning.

Through works of strong visual presence, Karla de Lara invites us to reconsider contemporaneity, identity and human experience through multiple angles of perception.

El Revés del Espejo (The Reverse Side of the Mirror) looks beyond appearance.

The exhibition explores the image as a threshold into the interior, where memory, emotion, and identity reveal their most subtle layer. It is not about reflection, but about what emerges behind it.

Identidad, Memoria y Palabra (Identity, Memory and Word) reflects on what remains: trace, symbol and living memory.

In this exhibition, Karla de Lara articulates an emotional cartography in which the image becomes a sensitive archive and a cultural affirmation.

Karla de Lara’s presence at Art Basel confirms the international reach of a body of work with a language of its own.

In this defining stage, her visual practice stands out through chromatic intensity, technical rigor, and the ability to turn the image into an experience of powerful contemporary resonance.

Preludio opens a threshold. In this exhibition, Karla de Lara transforms the image into intuition, announcement, and contained vibration. Each work anticipates a greater revelation, affirming a language in which technique, emotion, and symbol converge with subtle force.

Exhibitions that have defined a legacy in motion

Milestone Exhibitions

A selection of landmark exhibitions that have marked pivotal moments in Karla de Lara’s career, shaping the trajectory of a practice with enduring cultural and artistic significance.

Bicentennial of Diplomatic Relations between Mexico and the United States
Washington D.C. — January 17 – April 30, 2023

Through vibrant compositions and symbolic narratives, the exhibition explored the shared history, cultural dialogue, and enduring connection between the two nations.

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Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi
Turin, Italy — May 2022

Anime Intrecciate was showcased within the framework of the exhibition Frida Kahlo through the Lens of Nickolas Muray. The exhibition created a dialogue between two artistic voices connected by Mexico’s vibrant cultural legacy—two women whose work embodies color, tradition, and the exploration of a nation’s artistic landscape.

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MACRO Asilo – Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome
Rome, Italy — May 2019

L’anima dell’arte explored the emotional and symbolic dimensions of artistic creation. Karla de Lara was invited to participate in a one-week artistic residency at the museum, engaging directly with audiences while presenting a series of works that reflect on art as a universal language capable of revealing the deeper layers of human experience.

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National Museum of History – Chapultepec Castle
Mexico City — 2018

Visiones explored Mexican identity through the contemporary artistic lens of Karla de Lara. The exhibition included the presentation of Visiones, a work that became the first piece incorporated into the museum’s collection in more than 46 years.

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Discover the mesmerizing world within "The Origin of Chaos', the latest art book by Karla de Lara.

    SELECTED Awards

    2022
    • Barcelona International Prize
      Barcelona, Spain
    • Art Olympic Prize

      Athens, Greece.

    • International Art Tour

      New York, USA

    • Premio della Critica / Art Now

      Italy

    • “Frida Kahlo’ International Art Prize

      Milan, Italy

    • Art Museum Selection

      Rome, Italy

    • “Michelangelo” International Prize

      Rome, Italy

    • Artisti 19 Annuario Internazionale D’Arte Contemporanea

      Italy

    • International Prize Botticelli

      Florence, Italy

    • The International Prize Caravaggio

      Milan, Italy

    • International Biennial of Flanders

      Bruges, Belgium

    • “Leonardo da Vinci” Universal Artist Award

      Florence, Italy

    • Palermo Art Prize

      Palermo, Italy

    • “Julius Caesar” International Prize

      Rome, Italy

    • International Art Prize Raffaello 

      Bologne, Italy

    • First place at the Venice Biennal of Nations

      Venice, Italy

    • The International Prize of Nations Tribute to Tiziano

      Venice, Italy

    • Circle of Arts Foundation Award 

      Top 10 artist of the year

    • Today’s Top Contemporary Artist 

      Gold List 2017

    • Doctor Honoris causa by the Ibero-American Doctoral Faculty

      Chamber of Deputies of the Honorable Congress of the Union

      Mexico City

    • Art Ambassador for Jalisco Award Plaza Editores

      Cabañas Cultural Institute

      Guadalajara, Mexico

    • “José Luis Cuevas” Gaviota Award for excellence in fine arts

      Mexico City
    • Prize to Excellence

      HFN (Home Furnishing Network)