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Fri15May

Mexico·Americas· Film

Reimagined for the screen: Traditional Mexican textiles and their makers | Talk and Walkthrough with Marta Turok and Hillary Steel

WhenFriday, May 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 1:00 PM EDTVenueMexican Cultural InstituteAdmissionPaid

Reimagined for the screen: Traditional Mexican textiles and their makers | Talk and Walkthrough with Marta Turok and Hillary Steel is a film event hosted by the Embassy of Mexico in Washington, D.C. It takes place Friday, May 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 1:00 PM EDT at Mexican Cultural Institute. Admission: Paid. RSVP is required. Nearest Metro: 4-min walk from Farragut West (Blue/Orange/Silver).

Reimagined for the screen: Traditional Mexican textiles and their makers | Talk and Walkthrough with Marta Turok and Hillary Steel

About

Discover the work behind the award winning costume design by Anna Terrazas of Netflix's Pedro Páramo featured at the Mexican Cultural Institute's Dressing Absences: The textile journey of Pedro Páramo through the eyes of Hillary Steel and current MCI's Executive Director Marta Turok. Together, they will explore the rich traditions of Mexican textiles, from weaving to resist-dye techniques, highlighting the artistry, cultural significance, and makers behind these practices.

ABOUT HILLARY STEEL:

Hillary Steel is an American textile artist and educator specializing in hand weaving and resist-dyeing techniques such as ikat and plangi. Her work is deeply influenced by traditional textile practices and extensive travels throughout Côte d’Ivoire, Peru, Chile, and Mexico.

From 2006 to 2017, Steel collaborated with artist Virginia Davis to study and document the work of Mexican master rebozo weaver Don Evaristo Borboa Casas, producing handwoven rebozos and a short film about his practice. Her textiles have been exhibited internationally and are included in collections such as the Smithson

Location & getting there

Mexican Cultural Institute

2829 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

4-min walk from Farragut West · Blue/Orange/Silver (approx.)

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Is Reimagined for the screen: Traditional Mexican textiles and their makers | Talk and Walkthrough with Marta Turok and Hillary Steel free?: Admission is Paid.
When is Reimagined for the screen: Traditional Mexican textiles and their makers | Talk and Walkthrough with Marta Turok and Hillary Steel?: It takes place Friday, May 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 1:00 PM EDT (Washington, D.C. time).
Where is Reimagined for the screen: Traditional Mexican textiles and their makers | Talk and Walkthrough with Marta Turok and Hillary Steel?: Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009. Nearest Metro: 4-min walk from Farragut West.
Do I need tickets or an RSVP for Reimagined for the screen: Traditional Mexican textiles and their makers | Talk and Walkthrough with Marta Turok and Hillary Steel?: RSVP is required.

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