It is named after a Mexican artist whose work reflected the country's political and artistic history.
Mostly because people did not think Mexican artists could actually create art.
It also holds temporary exhibits by Mexican and international artists.
"I had a Mexican artist do the framing," she explained.
She was then officially invited to exhibit in the country as a Mexican artist.
"They are the first Mexican artists to be exploded on a global scale."
Mexican artists know that they have to be heard over here in order to become successful.
This has helped Mexican artists and given the institution renown.
He is a member of the generation of Mexican artists born in the 1950s.
Most modern Mexican artists have an international perspective concerned with a globalized world.