Cándida Fernández

Cándida Fernández is a distinguished cultural manager from Mexico City, born in 1954. She served as the General Director of Fomento Cultural Banamex for over three decades, where she coordinated more than 150 exhibitions and over 100 publications. Her work significantly contributed to the promotion of Mexican culture both nationally and internationally, collaborating with renowned museums such as the Louvre and El Prado. Fernández has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the arts, including the Covarrubias Prize and the Cruz de la Orden de Alfonso X el Sabio. Recently in the news for her retirement, she reflects on her impactful career and the importance of cultural education.