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Museum of Graphic Arts and its collection
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The Museo de la Estampa, also known as the Museum of Graphic Arts, is located in Mexico City. It is dedicated to the history, preservation, and promotion of Mexican graphic arts. The museum showcases various printmaking techniques, including seals, woodcuts, lithography, and others.
Location and Building of the Museum
Established in 1986, the Museum of Graphic Arts is housed in a 19th-century Neoclassical building situated in the Plaza de Santa Veracruz. This location is in the historic center of Mexico City. The building was remodeled to accommodate the museum while preserving its original look.
Exhibits at the Museum
The Museum of Graphic Arts features both permanent and temporary exhibits. The permanent collection includes pre-Hispanic clay seals used for printing designs on fabrics, ceramics, and other surfaces, printed material from the colonial period, and more recent creations. These exhibits provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Mexican graphic arts.
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