The art works displayed in Strange Currencies, in my opinion proposed a question to the audience not an answer. The artworks voiced strong messages about the catastrophic decade Mexico City endured during the 1990s. Poverty, economic crisis, social upheaval, political corruption, and a rise in violence threatened Mexico City’s culture during this time. In my opinion, the artworks were composed to make a statement about the economic and social issues toward people that did not live there. The exhibition is made for the people who did not live in Mexico City during this time, to make aware of what was happening, and what did happen. The art works were very blunt and in your face about the social, political, cultural, and economic issues this
