A Sea of Museums, (Expensive Candies)
Initially written in 2019, this essay examines the rise of construction of new museums and their cultural & socioeconomic costs.
On the fringe of Mexico City's most elite neighborhood, a tall and very shiny structure twists and stretches towards the sky. A line of tourists always seems to be swirling around its entrance, filling up Plaza Corso. The 16,000 hexagonal aluminum scales make for a good selfie opportunity yet also harbor a dark interior. There are no windows, and space …