Second International Mosaic Symposium In Baja California

To Migrate is to Live: Fragments of a Collective Story

Playas de Rosarito, Baja California – The Second International Mosaic Symposium arrived in Playas de Rosarito, bringing together voices, cultures, and emotions through mosaic art. From June 2 to 13, the Centro Estatal de las Artes (CEART) hosted this global gathering, culminating in the moving inauguration of the exhibition “To Migrate is to Live: Fragments of a Collective Story.”

Promoted by the Baja California State Department of Culture, the symposium brought together thirteen artists from around the world—Italy, England, Japan, Brazil, Australia, Turkey, Canada, Russia, Argentina, Mexico, and the United States.

Second International Mosaic Symposium in Baja California

Under the artistic direction of Aida Valencia (Mexico) and Giulio Menossi (Italy), and coordinated by Marco A. Nuño Sánchez, director of CEART Rosarito, the artists spent two weeks creating original pieces inspired by the central theme: Gender, Culture, and Migration.

This wasn’t just an isolated artistic exercise—it was a collaborative, lived experience open to the public. Attendees were invited to witness the creative process in real time, engage in talks, join guided tours, and participate in a dynamic space of cultural exchange and reflection.

The resulting exhibition, “To Migrate is to Live: Fragments of a Collective Story,” is much more than an art showcase—it is a powerful visual narrative that dives into the emotional and complex experience of migration.

As curator Melissa Quintero explained:

“To Migrate is to Live: Fragments of a Collective Story” invites us to reflect on migration as a vital, intimate, and transformative journey. The works speak of displacement, memory, the body, and territory. Each mosaic fragment is a metaphor for the human journey, the reconstruction of identity, and the longing to belong. This symposium doesn’t just create art—it builds bridges between cultures, generations, and emotions.”

Ericka Guerrero Camacho, Coordinator of Cultural Services for the Baja California Cultural Services Institute, highlighted the symposium’s role in revitalizing mosaic art as a contemporary and meaningful form of expression.

She thanked the participating artists, the municipal government of Playas de Rosarito, and the Tourism and Convention Committee (COTUCO) for their support and commitment to cultural enrichment in the region.

The exhibition “To Migrate is to Live: Fragments of a Collective Story” was inaugurated on Saturday, June 14 at CEART Playas de Rosarito and will remain open for approximately eight weeks, offering residents and visitors a chance to experience these unique works that transcend geographic and cultural borders, and build bridges through art. The event reaffirms Baja California’s commitment to the arts and intercultural dialogue.

The success of the Second International Mosaic Symposium sets a precedent for future editions, establishing Playas de Rosarito as a gathering hub for international artists and a space for intercultural dialogue through art. The exhibition “To Migrate is to Live” represents not only the conclusion of an event but also the beginning of an ongoing conversation about migration, culture, and identity through the universal language of art.