Foro 2025 became a living space of reflection, archiving, resistance, and community thanks to the Visual Memory Fair—a gathering organized by FotoObservatorioMX, Museo Soumaya, and Hydra—that left our minds and hearts full of meaningful images.
Over two intense days, the forum was filled with talks, panel discussions, screenings, exhibitions, publications, zines, books, photography, art, and memory. Questions such as how memories are constructed, who preserves them, which narratives are left out of the frame, and how we can collectively reclaim our visual histories guided every activity.
Amid stands of editorial projects, independent archives, photobooks, and materials not found just anywhere, there was also space for the exchange of knowledge, horizontal dialogue, and the building of networks among artists, researchers, activists, and curious attendees.
At Mi Valedor, we deeply celebrate these spaces where images are not only seen but also reflected upon and transformed. Visual memory is also a tool for struggle, community, and resistance against forgetting.
“Thank you to FotoObservatorioMX, Museo Soumaya, and Hydra for opening this forum to such a rich diversity of voices and perspectives. We left inspired and motivated to continue creating, remembering, and telling stories through visual language.”
On June 23, the Mi Valedor team took part in a special guided tour at the Museum of Modern Art. As they explored the galleries, the group had the opportunity to discover one of the most significant private collections of Mexican art from the twentieth century, while sharing an enriching experience of learning and community.
Music, art, and diversity came together on June 5 during a fundraising evening in support of Manos Amigues LGBTQ+ Community Center. The event brought together artists, community organizations, and attendees in a celebration dedicated to strengthening safe spaces and supporting grassroots initiatives that promote inclusion and provide care and support sexual and gender diversity.
Traveling is also about discovering the communities that take shape around art. On July 18, 2026, Oaxaca hosted the first edition of Trazo Town, a gathering that brought together illustration, fanzines, music, and independent design in a space where connection itself was at the heart of the experience. Mi Valedor was there to be part of it.
On June 23, the Mi Valedor team took part in a special guided tour at the Museum of Modern Art. As they explored the galleries, the group had the opportunity to discover one of the most significant private collections of Mexican art from the twentieth century, while sharing an enriching experience of learning and community.
Music, art, and diversity came together on June 5 during a fundraising evening in support of Manos Amigues LGBTQ+ Community Center. The event brought together artists, community organizations, and attendees in a celebration dedicated to strengthening safe spaces and supporting grassroots initiatives that promote inclusion and provide care and support sexual and gender diversity.
Traveling is also about discovering the communities that take shape around art. On July 18, 2026, Oaxaca hosted the first edition of Trazo Town, a gathering that brought together illustration, fanzines, music, and independent design in a space where connection itself was at the heart of the experience. Mi Valedor was there to be part of it.
