Mexico City's contemporary art scene is flourishing, with a rise in museums and galleries. Amid this growth, the need for professional art handling services has emerged, especially during art fairs. Yamil Hazouri, founder of Comisario Art House, notes that smaller galleries are increasingly outsourcing art handling. His company has adapted to challenges posed by the pandemic and focuses on training its team to elevate the profession, which lacks formal recognition in Mexico's artistic community. Hazouri believes that proper training is vital for ensuring safety and technical proficiency in handling artworks.
"It wasn't something we'd planned for, but suddenly everyone was at home—or at one of their homes—and wanted something nice to look at."
"There's no real recognition of the role of art handler in Mexico...many artists don't even understand what we do until they need us."
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