Francis Alÿs’ "Children’s Games" at Museo de Arte de Zapopan
A Global Ode to Play
Francis Alÿs' Children’s Games, exhibited at MAZ Zapopan from September 26, 2024, to April 6, 2025, showcases video works documenting children's improvised games across diverse cultures. These games, often made with simple objects, reflect children's ability to process experiences, including trauma, through play. The project explores themes of sociability, tradition, and resilience while offering insight into societal transformations. As an archive of cultural practices, it highlights the universal nature of childhood play and its role in connecting human experiences.
December 10, 2024