The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), through the Regional Museum of the Eastern Coast (MURECO), will inaugurate the temporary exhibition “Hope: Freedom and Courage Afloat on the Sea of Uncertainty” on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The exhibition reflects on migration through photography and contemporary art.
The exhibition, which will open to the public at noon in the museum’s Kaab Room, brings together 20 pieces by visual artist Félix Barra: 15 photographs and five sculptural installations that address the risks, determination, and hope that drive thousands of people to cross the sea in search of better opportunities.
The project stems from the documentation of rafts that frequently arrive on the shores of Quintana Roo from Cuba, used by migrants embarking on maritime journeys toward new destinations.
The images were printed on agave-cotton paper and framed with fragments of wood, sacks, fabrics, clothing, and other materials recovered from these boats, making each piece a visual testament to the journeys and stories they represent.
Among the installations, a real raft that arrived from the Caribbean island stands out, accompanied by objects found inside, such as ropes, fishing nets, water and fuel containers, oars, sails, tools, canned food, and personal items. This display seeks to create a space for contemplation on human decisions in the face of uncertainty.
The exhibition also includes a participatory space where the public can write messages of hope and good wishes, which will be placed on a symbolic net representing support and solidarity with migrants.
The museum explained that, without romanticizing pain or adversity, the exhibition aims to open a dialogue that promotes awareness, respect, and empathy toward a social phenomenon affecting multiple regions of the world.
The exhibition will remain open until July 5, 2026, at the Mureco Museum, located in Jaguar Park. Admission to the museum is free, although park entrance fees apply. Visiting hours are Tuesday through Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Those wishing to attend only the opening ceremony may enter the park free of charge by presenting the digital invitation available on the museum’s social media channels.
Source: hoytamaulipas
