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AMMAN — The Mexican embassy in Jordan, in collaboration with the Image Festival Amman 2026, announced an “exceptional” lineup of exhibitions showcasing the “depth, diversity, and cultural richness” of Mexican photography and society during the first week of June.
Art enthusiasts in Amman will have the opportunity to experience the work of three photographers who offer distinct perspectives on Mexican culture and identity, according to a Mexican embassy statement.
Regarding this cultural programme, Mexican Ambassador to Jordan Jacob Prado highlighted the “profound” importance of photography through the eyes of Mexican artists, noting that their work serves as a “powerful” bridge to share Mexico's rich heritage, social realities, and evolving identity.
Prado stressed that “presenting these different perspectives in Jordan helps create meaningful cultural exchange, giving local audiences the opportunity to better understand shared human experiences and appreciate the storytelling traditions that connect both countries.”
The festival is scheduled to open on Monday at 7:00pm at the MMAG Foundation (30 Othman Bin Affan St., Jabal Amman), featuring, among others, the exhibition Tarahumara by photographer Bob Schalkwijk.
Born in Rotterdam in 1933 and a resident of Mexico since 1958, Schalkwijk has built a remarkable career documenting history through an archive of over 400,000 photographs taken across 45 countries.
His work is “deeply rooted” in a humanistic approach that captures the essence of daily life, landscapes, and art. This exhibition presents a “powerful” visual journey documenting the culture of the Rarámuri indigenous community of northern Mexico.
On Wednesday at 7:00pm, the opening of the exhibition Life Goes On by Yolanda Andrade will take place at NOFA Creative Space (Othman Ben Affan St., Jabal Amman).
Born in 1950, Andrade is recognised as one of Mexico’s most prominent photographers.
She began her career in 1976 focusing on black-and-white street photography to document the daily life and popular culture of Mexico City, creating a visual narrative known as Mexican Passion that blends celebrations with social protests.
In 2003, she transitioned to digital colour photography, shifting her artistic focus from people to visual compositions and cultural symbols across Mexico, Europe, and India.
Life Goes On explores the poetry, contradictions, and everyday moments that shape contemporary Mexican urban life.
On June 7 at 7:00pm, the opening of the exhibition Liminal Spaces by photographer and visual artist Persia Campbell will take place at Fann Wa Chai (Al Rabad St., Jabal Lweibdeh, Amman).
Born in Ciudad Juárez, Campbell focuses her work on the representation of women in northern Mexico and the exploration of the complex visual culture of the US–Mexico border.
As an emerging artist, she is widely recognised and has received international acclaim, including being a finalist in the LensCulture Awards, winning the British Journal of Photography’s Female in Focus award, and earning second place in a portrait competition organised by TIME.
Her celebrated photographic series, such as A Woman’s Path on the Border, Border Memories, and Ficheras, have been exhibited in Paris, London, New York, and Milan.
She was selected for Mexico’s FONCA Young Creators programme and named by Vogue as one of the 100 most promising photographic artists in Latin America.
The three exhibitions will remain open to the public throughout June.
