From the Publisher: Autumn Unfolded; Essential Art, Rich Heritage, and Vibrant Local Voices

By Camie Fenton

As the afternoon rains begin to taper and cooler autumn breeze sweeps through our cobblestone streets, San Miguel de Allende bursts into one of its most vibrant, soulful seasons. October brings a rich tapestry of tradition, creative energy, and community spirit that makes living in—or visiting—our sanctuary truly unforgettable.

In this edition of Atención News, we dive headfirst into the heartbeat of the city. We kick off with our cover story on artist Filippo Giusti, whose Essentialism approach to portraiture reaches past the surface to capture the human soul through color and conversation. On the historical front, we spotlight our own historian Natalie Taylor, a relentless researcher who is unearthing lost stories and building bridges between local and expat communities.

Music lovers will delight in our feature on master bassist Jack Joshua, alongside an exciting look into the youth-driven rock movement taking over local stages. For art enthusiasts, we explore new exhibitions—from non-objective journeys with The Abstract Collective to Jorge R. Gutiérrez’s solo show for Día de los Muertos at Galería Blue Moon, and a historical look at photographer Manuel Álvarez Bravo.

We also savor the rich heritage of México’s culinary world by tracing the origins of the humble tomato, take a whiff of local hydrodistillation with cempasúchil essential oils, and preview the return of Fashion Feeds, where style meets philanthropy to support Feed the Hungry. Add in lighthearted reflections on navigating San Miguel’s "Uber Paradox" and key market insights from local real estate leaders, and you’ve got an issue packed with inspiration.

Grab a warm drink, settle into your favourite spot, and discover everything you need to know to be in the know this October. Happy reading!