The Bureau of Queer Art

Now showing exclusively on Artsy.net through July 2025: A Symphony of Resistance and Expression by Gemelxs VS, presented by The Bureau of Queer Art. This raw, intimate solo exhibition reclaims the queer body as sacred, sensual, and unapologetically visible. Through layered oil, watercolor, and unfinished space, the twin duo explores gender, mythology, memory, and community with a fearless visual l...

In this week’s feature for The Bureau of Queer Art , we meet Shendra—artist, muralist, educator, TikTok disruptor, and part of the executive team for the upcoming IMMORTAL Queer Art Fair. Originally from the Italian part of Switzerland, born in Australia, and now based in Mexico City, Shendra’s work is an ever-evolving codex of queer experience and multilingual consciousness. In our conversation,...

Welcome back to The Bureau of Queer Art podcast. In this special rerelease, we revisit our conversation with Australian artist Jessica Ledwich, recorded during her transformative residency at Casa Lu in Mexico City. Known for her provocative and visually striking work, Jessica took a bold leap from the controlled world of fashion photography into the chaotic beauty of CDMX’s street food culture. T...

In this special episode of The Bureau of Queer Art podcast, we remember Hanne—one of our original community members, a fearless artist, and a dear friend. Recorded during Zona Maco, this conversation revisits her reflections on art, transition, ritual, and truth. Her voice echoes through her words, her work, and the many lives she touched. This episode is a love letter—and a reminder not to miss t...

Calvin Phelps is transforming a former jail in Mississippi into a radical contemporary art center. In this episode, we talk about community, equity, and why art needs purpose—not permission. Read the full article on our SubStack: [ Bureau Queer Art ].

Convocatoria para Artistas Mexicanos: Visibilidad Sin Fronteras ¿Eres un artista queer o aliado en México en busca de visibilidad real y oportunidades más allá de los mismos círculos cerrados? ¿Deseas exponer internacionalmente, conectar con una comunidad artística sólida y tener una plataforma que amplifique tu voz en la escena global? La residencia artística en línea INCUBATOR de The Bureau of Q...

BONUS RERELEASE | Paul Gravett | Color Studies | Vancouver, BC As we revisit this conversation from Season 3—originally aired as part of Art Week 2024 —I’m thrilled to share that new editions of Paul Gravett’s Color Studies are now available on Artsy.net , the premiere art collectors' platform. Gravett’s work has been featured in Volumes 3, 4, 5, and 7 of The Bureau of Queer Art magazine and exhib...

Call for Artists: Visibility Beyond Borders Are you a queer or allied artist in Mexico seeking real visibility and opportunities beyond the same closed circles? Do you crave international exhibitions, meaningful connections, and a platform that amplifies your voice in the global art scene? The Bureau of Queer Art’s INCUBATOR Online Artist Residency is open for applications. This is more than a pro...

English Below: ¡Bienvenides a un episodio especial de The Bureau of Queer Art ! Tenemos anuncios emocionantes para artistas que buscan expandir su práctica, conectar con una comunidad creativa vibrante y ser parte de nuestra creciente red internacional. Primero, estamos lanzando un nuevo grupo de residencia INCUBATOR en español , que comenzará en abril de 2025. Esta es una oportunidad única para a...

Welcome to a special bonus episode of The Bureau of Queer Art podcast! If you’re an artist looking for a space where your voice, vision, and practice are valued—this is your call. Applications are now open for upcoming exhibitions, residencies, and our newest community project, INMORTAL —an art fair dedicated to honoring life's impermanence and the art's resilience. We’re bringing this event right...

In this special episode of The Bureau of Queer Art podcast, we bring you conversations with artists who participated in CLAVO Movimiento Feria de Arte, sharing their insights on their work, the residency experience, and the role of community in shaping their creative paths. During the fair, these artists spoke about their projects—how they’ve evolved, the themes they explore, and the impact of bei...

Miguel Casco’s El Desayuno transforms the act of sharing a meal into a meditation on intimacy, movement, and connection. Blending painting, performance, and film, this evolving series captures the power of vulnerability and the beauty of morning light. In this episode, Casco shares the origins of El Desayuno , its pandemic-era performance in Cuernavaca, and how his work explores the rituals that b...

Sebastian M. Tovar’s paintings resonate with a rare and luminous complexity, inviting the viewer into a world that is at once deeply personal and profoundly universal. As part of Volume 8 of The Bureau of Queer Art, his exhibition at Casa Cultura Emilio Caballido during Art Week CDMX captures the essence of a journey—through identity, memory, and human connection—with all its inherent contradictio...

This Saturday, February 1st, join us for a captivating conversation with Mark Vázquez-Mackay, whose dynamic new series illuminates the vibrant and fleeting beauty of Mexico City’s urban nights. Recorded live at Casa Cultura Emilio Caballido, this episode explores the luminous intersections of light, culture, and time that define his paintings. Mark’s work, featured in Volume 8 of The Bureau of Que...

Theo Polymorphos | TBQA Vol 8 Cover Artist | Melbourne, FL. Art Week CDMX 2025 In this podcast episode, Theo shares his unique artistic journey, drawing from the wellsprings of nature, classical mythology, and personal introspection. “Mythology breathes through the canvas of my dreams, offering visions that shape my art,” Theo reveals, emphasizing how these age-old tales gain new life through his...

Mueller’s Gender Fuck takes drag performance, strips it of artifice, and builds a dialogue about gender and identity. From saintly reverence to visceral vulnerability, these images don’t just capture—they confront. 

In today’s episode, we dive into the deeply transformative work of DanaidX—a collaborative force comprised of Hope Brooks and Angela Yarian. Fresh off their participation in FOTO(grafia) 2025 and their Artsy.net solo exhibition Goddess, Myths, and Monsters , we explore how this duo crafts a visual dialogue on womanhood, vulnerability, and resilience. Through the evocative medium of cyanotype, Broo...

Sueños de Cenote invites viewers into the sacred, underwater world of Mexican cenotes through the lens of Italian photographer Francesca Reina. Her work transcends the surface, capturing serene yet powerful moments where human vulnerability meets natural beauty. In these ancient sanctuaries, cherished by the Maya as spiritual portals, Reina’s subjects shed societal labels and merge with their surr...

Season 6, Episode 1 | Brian Van Camerik In the premiere of Season 6, we explore the transformative artistry of Brian Van Camerik. Known for his meticulous homage to history and queer resilience, Van Camerik reclaims the narrative of queer identity through his Homosocial project and the poignant series A Little Queer. Inspired by 16th-century portrait miniatures, his work layers historical elegance...

Leah Cupino’s ‘Erratic’ – A Journey Through Unpredictability and Transformation In our latest episode, we sit down with Leah Cupino to explore her newest body of work, Erratic . This Artsy.net exclusive exhibition, running from December 4th, 2024, to March 4th, 2025, is a bold investigation into impermanence, resilience, and the unpredictable forces that shape our world. Drawing inspiration from g...

Unfolding Memory, Time, and Self is a powerful solo exhibition by Lucia Znamirowski, presented by The Bureau of Queer Art on Artsy from September 28, 2024, to January 11, 2025. This deeply personal collection invites viewers to explore the fluid nature of memory, identity, and time. Through works like Ghost Stain and The Passcode Only Works Once, Lucia delves into how memories evolve and reshape,...

The Bureau of Queer Art is excited to announce the release of our latest podcast episode featuring Grace Lawson, a Texas-born artist based in Savannah, Georgia. Lawson’s captivating photo collages delve into the hidden histories of queer women, reclaiming identity through striking visual narratives. In the podcast, Grace discusses the journey behind her series "Hidden in Bloom," where she uncovers...

Dive into Jennifer Nerio’s latest work, Aftertaste, where she masterfully blends humor and introspection to explore the impermanence of memory and life itself. Through playful imagery like melting popsicles and vanitas-inspired portraits, Nerio invites us to reflect on fleeting moments and familial legacy with a mix of levity and depth. Her participation in The Bureau of Queer Art’s residency has...

Dive into the vibrant world of Leo Herrera, an artist whose work masterfully intertwines queer history, speculative storytelling, and activism. His groundbreaking projects include the visionary Father’s Project—a utopian-dystopian alternate reality where AIDS never existed—and the playful yet poignant Analog Cruising guide, a bold reclamation of physical queer spaces in a digital age. From navigat...

Ben Cuevas weaves their identity, resilience, and activism into art that transcends the personal and the political. As a queer, non-binary, HIV-positive, Latinx artist, Cuevas transforms textiles into vessels of survival and belonging. Through groundbreaking works like Knit PrEP—a knitted sculpture reimagining the HIV-prevention pill as a symbol of care and community—Cuevas dismantles stigma and b...