Jacques Gelman

Jacques Gelman is not a person in these articles, but rather refers to the Gelman Collection, a significant private collection of 20th-century Mexican art, including masterpieces by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. The collection is newsworthy because of a recent agreement to exhibit it abroad, specifically in Spain, sparking controversy within Mexico's cultural community. Nearly 400 cultural professionals have signed an open letter protesting the deal with Banco Santander, expressing concern over the long-term implications for Mexico's cultural heritage. Claudia Sheinbaum, the Mexican president, has stated that the Gelman Collection will return to Mexico in 2028 after its two-year exhibition abroad, emphasizing that Mexican law considers it national patrimony despite being privately owned. The debate highlights the tension between international art exhibitions and the preservation of national cultural treasures within Mexico.