A Political Statement at Art Basel Miami Beach

Courtesy of Margarita Cabrera and Jane Lombard Gallery

important work by Mexican textile artist Margarita Cabrera,  which was on view in Jane Lombard Gallery’s booth at Art Basel Miami Beach.

At the fair Cabrera debuts three of her signature cacti sculptures made from U.S. Border Patrol uniform fabric and copper wire set in a terracotta pot. These materials carry deep significance and speak directly to the themes that define her practice. Each work begins with the title Space in Between followed by the initials of the undocumented collaborators who helped create it. Their initials J.S., N.P., and S.P. become part of the sculpture itself. Cabrera protects their identities while honoring their participation which gives the works a powerful sense of lived experience and shared authorship. The sculptures hold layers of meaning tied to the border region as well as ideas of reclamation and resilience. 

Courtesy of Margarita Cabrera and Jane Lombard Gallery

Art Basel took place at the Miami Beach from December 2nd to 7th, 2025. For more information about Art Basel, please visit their website, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube. For more information about the Jane Lombard Gallery, please visit their site here. The gallery can also be found on Facebook and Instagram. For artist updates on Margarita Cabrera, please follow them on Instagram.