A new immersive exhibition titled "Leonora Carrington: Laberinto Mágico" opened on April 22, 2026 [1], at the Centro de las Artes Inmersivas in Mexico City.
The installation marks a significant shift in how the public interacts with surrealism by blending traditional art with sensory technology. By transforming the artist's complex themes into a physical walkthrough, the exhibit aims to provide a reflective experience of Carrington's imaginative world.
The exhibition is a collaborative effort between the Centro de las Artes Inmersivas, the Consejo Leonora Carrington, Cocolab, and Host City Ciudad de México. Milenio editorial staff said the project presents a unique look at the work of one of the pillars of national surrealism.
Visitors encounter a universe filled with creatures, birds, and symbols. The experience includes 11 original sculptures [2] and various personal objects that anchor the digital and sensory elements in the artist's actual history. Chilango editorial staff said the show features original sculptures, an immersive tour, and a surrealist universe.
Carrington, a British artist who became a naturalized Mexican citizen, lived from 1917 to 2011. While one report from MSN cited EFE stating the work comes to life more than 100 years after her death [3], official records indicate she died in 2011. The exhibition focuses on her legacy of alchemy and surrealism to bring her visions to a modern audience.
The sensory walkthroughs are designed to mimic a labyrinth, echoing the thematic structures often found in Carrington's paintings and writings. This approach allows guests to navigate the subconscious landscapes the artist explored throughout her career.
“Leonora Carrington: Laberinto mágico tiene esculturas originales, recorrido inmersivo y un universo de criaturas, aves y símbolos.”
The integration of immersive technology with original physical artifacts represents a growing trend in museum curation to attract younger audiences. By moving away from static gallery walls and toward sensory environments, the exhibition translates Carrington's internal surrealist logic into a tangible spatial experience, potentially broadening the global reach of her influence on Mexican modernism.
