“Sangre de mi Sangre” Installation at Puebla’s Zócalo Honors Victims of Violence

Puebla’s Zócalo is currently displaying “Sangre de mi Sangre” (Blood of My Blood), a powerful art installation created by the Hilos Collective. The exhibit, composed of red thread, serves as a poignant memorial to victims of violence and disappearance in Mexico and a call for peace.

A Symbol of Remembrance and Protest

The installation utilizes a large rug made of red thread to symbolize the blood shed due to violence and the ongoing issue of missing persons in Mexico. The Hilos Collective invites the public to participate in the creation of the artwork, fostering a sense of collective mourning and solidarity. [Source]

Dates and Location

“Sangre de mi Sangre” is on display at the Zócalo of Puebla from March 2nd to March 12th, 2026. [Source]

Connection to International Women’s Day

The installation is presented in the lead-up to International Women’s Day (8M), highlighting the disproportionate impact of violence and disappearance on women in Mexico. [Source]

Hilos Collective’s Previous Work

The Hilos Collective previously displayed an “Árbol de la Esperanza” (Tree of Hope) at the Zócalo of Puebla on August 30, 2025, as part of the #8M2026 campaign and to raise awareness about missing persons. [Source]