Until the 30th of March, and as every spring, the facade of the Fundación Casa de México is dressed in a gala with an explosion of color and life.
This 2025, the floral installation celebrates the biodiversity of Mexican forests and jungles by recalling native species that are key to ecosystems and whose contribution to the balance and functioning of the environment is sometimes overlooked.
Butterflies are crucial for pollination and food source of various species such as birds, spiders and lizards, for example. In addition, their presence or absence is an indicator of the health status of an ecosystem. Mexico is home to 9% of the known butterfly species on the planet.
Behind this installation are Cristina Faesler, designer and cultural promoter, and Mathew Holmes, architect, who invite the visitor to reflect on the connection with nature and the importance of protecting it.
Seventeen large butterflies prostrate on the facade of the Foundation, representing key species such as the sulfur butterfly, blue morpho, kite butterfly, Mexican barony, lemon butterfly and, of course, the emblematic monarch, tireless traveler crossing North America. Around it, a careful selection of flowers evokes the exuberance of Mexican landscapes, from the delicate flower of passion to the vibrant tabachín.
