Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Artist of the Day, February 11, 2026 : Zona Maco, an annual international art fair in Mexico City (#2477)

Zona Maco (stylized as ZⓈONAMACO) is an annual international art fair in Mexico City. Founded in 2003 by Zélika García, it is held in February at Centro Citibanamex. 
“Maco” is an abbreviation of “México Arte Contemporáneo”. It was held February 5-9, 2025.

The fair consists of these events: Zona Maco Arte Contemporáneo showcases contemporary and modern artworks and design; Zona Maco Diseño features furniture, jewelry, textiles, every-day and decorative objects, as well as limited editions and historical pieces; Zona Maco Foto features vintage, modern and contemporary photography and video; and Salón del Anticuario hosts antiquarians.

Zona Maco is the largest Latin American art fair.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Artist of the Day, February 10, 2026 : Alec Tear, a British graphic artist, lettering artist (#2476)

Based in Bristol, Alec Tear is a British independent designer and lettering artist. Known for his versatile graphic styles and his focus on concept-driven typography, he collaborates with a network of independent specialists and creative agencies. He's received many awards for his work, including D&AD Pencils for projects such as Burger King Meltdown and Dieline Awards for packaging.

Leveraging his network of independent specialists, or collaborating with creative agencies, Alec combines conceptual creative thinking with his unwavering passion for typography, to create bold, original work for brands all over the world.

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Alec Tear
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