The Mystical and Modern Mexico with Artist painter , musician & film director: Emil Tonne Staal

Join us for a captivating evening with musician, visual artist, and filmmaker Emil Tonne Staal, as he shares insights from his four-month journey through Mexico’s sacred landscapes and hidden cultural layers.

Emil immersed himself in the traditions of indigenous Aztec communities, participating in ancient rituals high in the sacred mountains—places rarely visited by outsiders. He speaks of people who vanish without a trace in modern Mexico, and about the three art exhibitions he held there, including one in the prestigious Congress of Veracruz.

Through stories, film, sound, and visual art, Emil takes us into the mangrove swamps teeming with saltwater crocodiles and constrictor snakes, and explores the stark contrast between Mexico’s modern struggles and the enduring wisdom of its ancestral cultures.

Expect an evening of thought-provoking storytelling, music, and immersive visuals—where Emil weaves his diverse artistic expressions into one sensory journey through the mystical heart of Mexico.