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.
The first edition of Trazo Town: Illustration Fair, held at Dogtown Oaxaca Skate School, brought together independent illustration, fanzine, design, and tattoo projects in an intimate space that, precisely because of its size, allowed for close and meaningful exchanges among artists, exhibitors, and visitors.
Yonebay García Flores, one of Mi Valedor’s representatives at the fair, recalls that the atmosphere defining the day could be felt from the very beginning, while everyone was setting up their stands. “Even though no one knew each other beforehand, a really wonderful sense of community emerged right there on the spot,” she says.
The fair was organized by Reacia Ediciones, an independent publishing project founded by illustrator Ana Paula Casgar, who envisioned a space where fellow artists and creators could come together. The open call exceeded expectations, bringing together primarily local artists along with a handful of invited projects from other states, including Mi Valedor.
The venue itself also played an important role in shaping the experience. Throughout the space were inviting spots where people could linger, chat, and connect—including a café that many visitors returned to throughout the day. “I think the venue itself really encouraged that,” Yon recalls. “You’d grab a coffee, come back, chat with people, and then continue exploring all the different projects.”
The day came to a close with a performance by singer Tania Chan. Among the songs she performed was Fito Páez’s Yo vengo a ofrecer mi corazón (“I Come to Offer My Heart”), as she encouraged the audience to discover and support the work of artists who are creating today. “It’s important to buy from and gather with living artists,” she said.
Perhaps because every artist offers a part of their heart through what they create. To be present while that heart is still beating before us is to truly receive their work—and to let them know that exposing their soul to the world was not in vain.
More than an illustration fair, Trazo Town left everyone with the feeling that, if only for a single day, a genuine community had been created. On this occasion, Mi Valedor was represented at the fair by Valedor Ricardo Enríquez Díaz.
Mi Valedor extends its gratitude for the invitation and for the opportunity to share its project in different corners of the country, meeting new people and building connections with communities along the way.
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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.
This weekend, while Spain and Argentina battled for the World Cup title, the collective San Felinos invited Mi Valedor to join a friendly game of street football (cascarita) with the Azcapo community at Utopía Azcapotzalco. With music setting the mood, attendees spent a warm afternoon enjoying the event alongside family and friends.
On July 14, Mi Valedor hosted a Fanzine Workshop at Museo Jumex as part of the exhibition Football and Art: The Same Emotion. During the session, participants created football-inspired fanzines to share stories, ideas, and reflections drawn from their own experiences.
