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P H OTO BY B O B S C H A L K W I J K ( K A H LO) ; C O U R T E S Y O F M A I A C O N T E M P O R A R Y, S C A N L A N T H EO D O R E , G OYA R D , S A N TO N I , P O M E L L ATO , F E N D I WHAT TO PACK ACCE SSO RIZE IT -- AFTERNOON House call Mexican architect Luis Barragán's work is renowned for its seamless blending of modernism with Mexican sensibilities. When the Guadalajara native won The Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1980, his architectural style was described as "a sublime act of poetic imagination." It's an extraordinary treat, then, to see the late architect's own residence and studio, the UNESCO-designated Casa Luis Barragán, while in town. The interplay of light and vibrant colors lends an emotional quality to the minimal interiors. Meditative and serene, the beautiful home allows for solitude as well as connection, just as Barragán intended. Note: Tickets are limited; reservations are required. EVENING Dinner with a view On the 56th floor of a mixed- used skyscraper that also houses The Ritz-Carlton, Ling Ling combines all the elements of a fun night out: gorgeous design; a lively atmosphere; creative cocktails; and delectable Asian-inflected bites such as sushi, dim sum (the asparagus dumplings are a must), and truffle-infused noodles. Not to mention a killer twilight view. Day MORNING Feminist icon Rise and tuck into a light breakfast before heading south to Coyoacán. Once a forested village where coyotes roamed, the area was eventually absorbed into the city's urban sprawl. Today, it's best known for the cobalt blue–painted Museo Frida Kahlo, or affectionately, Casa Azul, where Kahlo lived much of her life. The historic home–turned-museum invites visitors to step through the family living room, kitchen, and personal bedrooms as it chronicles the artist's life in vivid detail—from her early childhood and the traumatic bus accident that changed the course of her life (and heavily influenced her art), to her marriage to Diego Rivera, and her death in 1954. Personal belongings such as paint brushes and easels; medicine bottles, corsets, and a wheelchair; kitchenware and textiles; still life paintings and self-portraits, as well as alebrijes (miniature carved fantastical creatures) adorn the spaces. Advance timed tickets are required. Afterward, stroll to the nearby Coyoacan market and meander through dozens of food and craft stalls. Stop by the Trinidad Ritual de Sabores stall for salsa-drenched tacos and quite possibly the most delicious, marzipan-sweetened horchata in all of CDMX. AFTERNOON Gallery hop Mexico City's contemporary art scene continues to proliferate. The Roma neighborhood is an ideal place to take in some of the greatest art of the moment: Start at OMR, founded by Patricia Ortiz Monasterio and Jaime Riestra in 1983, where the roster includes Rubén Ortiz Torres, Jose Dávila, and Pia Camil. Next, head to MAIA Contemporary Gallery, which is set within an elegant 19th century mansion, and promotes emerging artists within Latin America, as well as some international talent. A little farther away and not to be missed is Galería Hilario Galguera, which represents an international roster of artists, including Bosco Sodi, Stefan Sagmeister, Daniel Buren, Damien Hirst, and John Copeland. It recently opened a second location in Madrid. An installation view at MAIA Contemporary Museo Frida Kahlo, also known as Casa Azul, is the former home of the great Mexican artist. SCANLAN THEODORE silk jacquard mini dress SANTONI booties GOYARD Minaudière Trunk bag POMELLATO Catene diamond pavé bracelet FENDI Peekaboo ISeeU petite bag BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M ; B UYI N G I N D E X , PAG E 1 74