A permanent, participatory artwork is integrated into a major mixed-use development, bringing an unusually large sculptural intervention into the everyday public realm of Mexico City.
Antara, Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico
About this story
Mexico City Slides is a permanent installation by artist Carsten Höller, commissioned by Arte Abierto and SOMA Group as the centerpiece of Arte Abierto Polanco, a new venue at Antara. The official project description identifies four spiral slides integrated into the complex’s architecture, forming a large-scale participatory sculpture. Listed dimensions range from 31.7 to 90.7 metres in total slide length and 11.98 to 38.46 metres in height. Sordo Madaleno’s Antara project page says the new tower and podium were designed around the slides and describes the wider phase as combining a hotel, Google offices, retail and Arte Abierto. Arte Abierto says the work is expected to be on view from November 13, 2026, and invites readers to follow its channels for activation-date updates.
Status and timeline
The permanent installation is dated 2026. Arte Abierto’s project page says it will be on view starting November 13, 2026; the activation date may differ and should be confirmed.
Design highlights
Four spiral slides are threaded through a mixed-use development rather than isolated as a freestanding sculpture. The work turns movement, gravity and shared participation into an urban-scale artwork integrated with the architecture.
Important dates
· Public viewing begins (announced; verify activation date) · Details
