In the third edition of Arde Gallery’s ABCdario, the letter B guides us through an sculpturer, the delicous meals at Cumpanio and the meaning behind color.
CLAIRE BECKER | The dancer who became a sculptor
Based in Mexico City, Claire Becker is a sculptor known for exploring the intersection between the human and the divine. Her work invites reflection on existence and spirituality, and her pieces are infused with movement and sensuality that speak to the beauty of the feminine.She has participated in several exhibitions, including her recent solo show Todos llegaremos al cielo at the Museum of Mexico City. Her series Mood Swing further reflects her interest in the emotional spectrum and how it can be translated into sculptural form. To learn more about her work, visit Arde Gallery in the heart of San Miguel de Allende.
CUMPANIO | The bakery that’s here to stay
In the heart of San Miguel de Allende, just a few blocks from Arde Gallery, Cumpanio has earned a special place among lovers of well-made bread. It’s not the only bakery in town, but it’s certainly one of the best. With shelves full of golden croissants, freshly baked brioches, and sourdough loaves that smell like home, this spot has become a must for locals and visitors alike.
And as if that weren’t enough, its restaurant is a hidden gem—elegant without being pretentious. It’s the perfect place to enjoy unforgettable chilaquiles, linger over lunch, or simply be surprised by a perfectly brewed coffee.
Its success led to the creation of PANIO, a more casual version that brings the same quality to new corners of the city. Whether grabbing a quick espresso or sitting down with a freshly baked concha, PANIO keeps the soul of Cumpanio, just in a more relaxed key.
Whether you’re in the mood for artisan bread, a breakfast worth remembering, or simply a delicious excuse to walk through the city center, Cumpanio and Panio are stops that awaken your appetite—and your desire to come back.
COLOR \ When color burns
Color is a vibration perceived by the eye, but it’s the brain—and perhaps the soul—that truly interprets it. It’s how light speaks to us: every object, every surface, every stroke reflects waves that build the world we inhabit. That’s why color isn’t just something we see—it’s something we feel, remember, and transform. It has allowed us to imagine cultures, create symbols, and narrate emotions. Throughout history, it has been both a tool and a mystery, the spark of masterpieces and of inexplicable joy.
At Arde, we believe color doesn’t decorate—it reveals. It reveals the internal, the social, the invisible. It is form, it is politics, it is presence. As proposed in the book ColorLife Trends, curated by Liz Galván in collaboration with Comex, every hue holds a story and a context: from bamboo green that reconnects us with the living, to pink mole that celebrates cultural identity.
Color ignites. And that’s why it burns.
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