Magic took shape in every corner of Doméstico MX with a new edition of the Mercadillo Mágico—a space that brought together art, design, creativity, and community in an atmosphere full of color, music, and lots of good vibes. Credits: @Pao.galdot Among the dozens of stalls featuring illustrations, books, plants, natural potions, unique garments, and treats […]
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 […]
The beating heart of transfeminist resistance found its gathering place at Café Xiu, right across from the Transfeminist Art Museum, where an afternoon full of art, community, and pride came to life. Amid warm coffees, honest conversations, and art hanging on the walls, valedora Erika showed up with full energy and spirit, bringing along valedora […]
Valdor, Emy enthusiastically presented her zine, titled “Little bites of flavour: a little piece of the ranch”, a project that takes us by the hand, to rediscover traditions, flavours and the stories of her homeland. This presentation was made possible thanks to the support of the Herdez foundation A.C, in an event full of emotion […]
Our supporters had the privilege of visiting the Museum of Folk Art, a space full of history, culture, and traditional Mexican art. During this tour, they were able to immerse themselves in the richness of crafts that represent the diverse regions of the country, from textiles to pieces made of clay, wood, and ceramics. During […]
We gathered to share an evening of reflection and action, centered around social support and political activism. It was a night where the voices of those working for social justice were heard with strength and conviction. The event served as a meeting space for activists, supporters, and the public interested in the impact of community […]
Mexico City once again became the epicenter of contemporary art with the celebration of Art Week 2025. Galleries, fairs, and independent spaces opened their doors to welcome artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts, solidifying the capital as an international hub for creativity and visual expression. From well-established fairs like ZONAMACO and Material to emerging proposals like […]
In this first episode of the second season of the Pan Pal Susto podcast, the voices of Toño, a man experiencing homelessness who lives with schizophrenia, psychiatrist Mauricio Rossel, Cristina, Toño’s close friend, and Maricarmen, the interviewer, intertwine. Together, they create a narrative that not only exposes the challenges of living with a psychiatric condition in extreme circumstances but also highlights resilience and love as tools for staying afloat.
Mi Valedor celebrated the launch of The Stars from My Rooftop, the first illustrated novel by Valedor Toño, in the warm and welcoming space of the gallery-workshop Otra Cosa Sin Nombre (OCSN). This event marked a significant milestone for the author and for our community, highlighting the transformative power of art and writing. “The stars […]
The Mi Valedor team had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich history of the Palace of the School of Medicine, located in the heart of Mexico City’s Historic Center. This iconic building, which originally housed the Old Palace of the Inquisition, is now home to the Museum of Mexican Medicine at UNAM. During […]
Kantón 17 and Isocrone brought to life the first edition of “Drawings and Poetry: Fanzine and Self-Publishing Harvest” in Mexico City, an event that overflowed with creativity and talent in every corner. This gathering was a true tribute to independent culture, blending visual art, poetry, music, and the magic of self-managed fanzines. But best of […]
The aroma of art, history, and creativity came together during a very special visit by Mi Valedor to the Perfume Museum (MUPE), located in the heart of Mexico City. This space, dedicated to exploring the magic and legacy of fragrances, turned into a multisensory journey that left everyone captivated. From the sacred rituals of ancient […]
Bogotá was the epicenter of a momentous event: the 2024 Conference on Homelessness in Latin America, organized by the International Committee on Homelessness in Latin America (CISCAL). This forum brought together experts, academics, social organizations, and government representatives from across the region, with the goal of analyzing the complexities of homelessness and proposing comprehensive solutions […]
Recently we had the pleasure of visiting the Frida Kahlo Museum, known as ‘La Casa Azul’, in Coyoacán, Mexico City. This iconic place, where the famuous artist was born and lived, is dedicated to her life and her work. The house is a beautiful example of mexican arquitecture, painted in a vibrant blue that captivated […]
We were invited by Revista de la Universidad and Luan Museo Emocional to take part in Manos a la obra, alongside OXFAM México. This creative gathering aimed to spark conversations about inequality, inspired by the exhibition Dinastía de albañiles by Rolando Flores, currently on view at MUCA CU—the venue for this event as well. The […]
It is always an achievement to publish a new print issue of our new magazine and we love to share this joy with our readers. On August 29 we had the honor of presenting Luces, cámara, Valedor!, the 33rd issue of Mi Valedor magazine, at the Museo Universitario del Chopo. This edition deals with one […]
Through a partnership with the Mexico City Institute for Reintegration (Instituto de Reinserción de la CDMX), Mi Valedor has been supporting individuals who were formerly incarcerated by offering a comprehensive program focused on job readiness, mental health support, and education. Today, we celebrate the success of two outstanding participants: Ricardo and Brayan, who have successfully […]
We would like to thank everyone who attended the moving inauguration of our art exhibition, “Busca mi casa en el cielo,” at Anomalía. The exhibition, which ran until Sunday, November 5th, showcased the extraordinary talent of our group of ‘Valedors’. Before the inauguration, we hosted a tour of the workshop where our ‘Valedors’ unleash their […]
How would our ‘Valedors’ perform when faced with the task of capturing the image and concept of Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec god of death and the underworld, and one of the key figures in both Aztec religion and mythology? That was the challenge put before our team and they excelled. Some of our ‘Valedors’ were even […]
It was our privilege to present “Un migrante de Honduras”, a book penned by fellow ‘Valedor’ and Honduran migrant David Maradiaga, to the Chamber of Deputies. This is the first book to be published by Mi Valedor and serves as a platform for David to share his story about leaving his homeland in search of […]
The CCU Tlatelolco Peace Labs endeavor to foster cultural enrichment, peacebuilding, and societal transformation in regions grappling with insecurity and violence. This initiative presents a significant opportunity to bring together diverse stakeholders, ranging from community groups, non-profit organizations, artists, activists to cultural facilitators who are committed to empowering youth on issues of violence and vulnerability. […]
We had magazines, photo and a collection of cool merchandise. The fair was a platform where stories intertwined and where culture and diversity were celebrated. For our ‘Valedors’, each visitor to our strand constituted a creative encounter, a literary escape and a direct contribution to this amazing cause. Each and every smile and interaction helped […]
It is with great pleasure that we celebrate the 13th birthday of the Historical Archive of @Alc_Iztapalapa, an invaluable platform dedicated to the protection and study of the rich history of this territory. We were part of their cultural market “tianguis”, sharing a platform with the community. We would like to express our sincerest gratitude […]
We were honored to participate in the Conference on Homelessness in South America 2023, dedicated to deep-diving into the complexities of homelessness in our country and exploring innovative solutions to compact the social challenges it presents. We examined the root causes of homelessness, ranging from economic and social factors to those relating to mental health […]
As in previous years, and thanks to the generous partnership with this important fair, we had the opportunity to be part of the editorial section at ZONAMACO, now in its 2024 edition. With the support of the fair, the valedores were able to offer a variety of products to attendees—from our latest edition Valedoras 2, […]
Ahead of our upcoming exhibition in November, we took a tour of the National Museum of Anthropology in continuation with our drawing workshop. The National Museum of Anthropology is one of the most prominent museums in Mexico City and ranks among the most important museums in its category in the world. It was inaugurated in […]
On Thursday, August 3rd, Mi Valedor had the privilege of participating in the 2nd International Real Social Reintegration Symposium at Los Pinos, an event organized by the Mexico City Social Reintegration Institute. Sharing our insights and experiences alongside other organizations devoted to working with vulnerable populations was a true honor. This gathering provided a valuable […]
We took part in the 16th Great Book and Movie Auction by the Monument to the Revolution. The event was organized by the Ministry of Culture of Mexico City to celebrate culture, reading, and diversity. We were absolutely thrilled to be given the opportunity to participate in such a wonderful event and the chance to […]
On Thursday, July 27th, graduates of our month-long creative expressionist drawing sessions, got the chance to present the fruits of their labour. In attendance were our passionate programme graduates, accompanied by the talented band of la Plaza de la Concepción. Our heartfelt thanks go out to artist and guide Toro Amillategui, everyone who attended the […]
We were invited to give a photography class at the summer art and justice program for youth organized by @anafenoll at IMDOSOC. We talked about the work at Mi Valedor where photography is one of the means we use to document realities and express unique perspectives. We conveyed this passion, which we consider a powerful […]
We have been on a cultural adventure to the museum! On Tuesday, July 18th, we had a enjoyable experience visiting the Templo Mayor Museum. It is a fascinating place that offers a deep insight into the rich history of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan, now present-day Mexico City. Thank you to the Templo Mayor Museum […]
Art allows the voices of vulnerable groups to be heard in both a powerful and meaningful way. This is why we aim to create a community and a safe space for expression for everyone through our workshops. Every Thursday, we gather at the Plaza de las Conchitas, offering drawing workshops for all. Our thanks go […]
Our ongoing mental health program for our “Valedores”, dedicated to enhancing their well-being and facilitating their social reintegration, continues. Over the past year, psychologist Elsa Marín, specializing in working with vulnerable populations, has been conducting free psychological therapy sessions every Thursday for those “Valedores” who choose to participate. Psychologist Dalton Rangel has also been facilitating […]
On June 15th, we had the privilege of joining Fredi during the presentation of his book, “¡Inhala profundo Fredi, sé valiente!” (Deep Breaths Fredi, Be Brave!). Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Mi Valedor and Antifaz Política, we had the opportunity to immerse ourselves in Fredi’s artistic world and gain insights into the experiences and […]
With the support of the Iztapalapa City Council, our photography exhibition “¡Se armó la cascarita!” (The Soccer Game Got Heated!), inspired by the latest edition of our magazine, will take place on Saturday, June 17th. We have received and curated photographs from different photographers and photography enthusiasts that portray how football is experienced in Mexico. […]
Last night we had the pleasure of presenting our 30th edition: “Se armó la cascarita! In the company of supporters, friends and followers of this project, we talked with Paola López Irigoyen, Pablo Duarte, Rodrigo Márquez Tizano, Christian Cañibe, María Portilla and Cristina Pérez about the role of soccer in the Mexican collective imagination. Thanks […]
Over the weekend, we had the pleasure of participating in CLAVO, a project dedicated to bringing together a diverse array of galleries, publishers, and emerging artists. At this event, we successfully sold the final copies of our feminist edition, #Valedoras. Check out below some of the images from the event, including a special snapshot featuring […]
Since Thursday, March 2, our ‘valedores’ have been taking part in a series of Expressionist Drawing workshops at the Luis Moya Cultural Center. These workshops have been led by international artists such as Richard Budavari, Toro Amillategui, Fredi Cabrera and Eliseo González. Check out our photos showcasing both the creative process and our ‘valedores” results! […]
If you happen to be visiting the Franz Mayer Museum one of these weekends, don’t forget to keep an eye out for our ‘valedora’ Rocío and buy the latest edition of your favorite Mi Valedor magazine from her. “Un Valedor en el museo” (A Valedor in the Museum) is a project aimed at encouraging museums […]
This March 29th we had a talk and a practical workshop between collaborators of Mi Valedor, El Caracol A.C. and the photojournalist Andrea Murcia about the role of women in subversive art, for which we worked on a writing exercise based on a photograph by Andrea. This workshop/conversation took place thanks to the work of […]
This Wednesday, February 22nd, Mi Valedor started a program of activities at the CAIS shelter in Viaducto Piedad (a shelter for street populations in Mexico City). With these activities, the aim is to accompany new beneficiaries, so that they can join as valedor. An informative talk was given, where they shared with us their objectives […]
During the week of February 6 to 12, the art week took place in Mexico City. Different national and international artists gathered together, exhibiting in different fairs and events. The biggest one, Zona Maco. Zona Maco is the largest art and design platform in Latin America. Mi Valedor had the opportunity to exhibit its publications […]
This weekend, after much effort and work on the part of the Mi Valedor team and the valedores, our exhibition “Nos faltó aire…” finally took place as part of the events of the Art Week 2023. We were at Tomas Alva Edison 148, colonia San Rafael, presenting the artistic work of drawing and engraving made […]
In the art fair, Feria Material, located in Expo Reforma, Mi Valedor was present from February 9th to 12th of this year. In this fair there were two floors dedicated to invited galleries and one for publications, prints and graphics. Valedor’s were present in the area dedicated to publications, where they offered copies of the […]
The valedores have been working very hard on their pieces for our first exhibition of 2023. Through drawings and engravings, they want to tell us about this city that is a monster that devours us and a dream that makes us fall in love. Visit it at Tomas Alva Edison 148, San Rafael, on February […]
Today we started a campaign to deliver winter clothes to places where homeless people live. This Sunday we accompanied Psicocalle in Plaza Garibaldi and Las Conchitas, in downtown Mexico City. We want to thank the whole band for making their donation of winter clothes and for spreading the word with others to reach much further. […]
On December 17 we welcomed our first cultural bazaar where we had the participation of different and talented exhibitors, all with the purpose of continuing to support vulnerable populations and at the same time have a fun and cultural moment. It was an afternoon full of music, sharing, taquitos, drinks, Christmas gifts, photography, art and […]
Today we had our posada valedora where we shared experiences, good wishes and gave recognition for the progress and dedication that the supporters have had throughout these months of activities. Through a series of dynamics, we shared a space together with the supporters and the whole team where we made a brief tour of everything […]
Last November 4th we were part of the fourth edition of CLAVO, in the publishing area. We are very proud to say that we were part of this space dedicated to Mexican art. The valuers were present at this event and it was an unforgettable experience. Thanks to everyone who visited us at CLAVO this […]
As we know, today is the Day of the Dead in our country and our tradition is to place an ofrenda to remember and commemorate all our loved ones and friends who are no longer with us. Today, together with PsicoCalle and students from the 5th semester of psychology at UNAM, we set up an […]
From September 12 to 16 of this year, a Valedora meeting of international scale took place within the limits of the metropolitan area of Milan, Italy. It was the Global Street Paper Summit organized by the International Network of Street Papers, known by its acronym INSP; an event dedicated to live stories from the streets […]
World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10th, with the objective of increasing awareness and relevance of mental health issues and encouraging support for them around the world. Today we gave place to our cycle of talks about the importance of mental health, guided by psychologists and allies of Mi Valedor. We thank the […]
The XXII International Book Fair of Mexico City takes place in the Zócalo from October 7 to 16 with the central theme Latin America at the forefront. This year’s edition will feature literature, politics, history, feminism, social struggles, documentaries and music. Mi Valedor is already more than ready for these two cultural weeks, with the […]
A few days ago we concluded a workshop given by our friends from Psicocalle Colectivo. In it we reflected on what drugs are, how they work, how we can use them in a safer way and what is the role they play in our lives. We thank Psicocalle Colectivo for working with us, together we […]
It is with great pride and happiness that we tell you that “Mi Valedor” is at the annual convention of the International Network of Street Papers, the International Network of Street Papers to which we belong. During this interesting tour, we were able to take a look at the offices of Scarp de’ tenis, the […]
Today we visited a new cultural space, the Kaluz Museum. We visited its new permanent exhibition, in which we toured different periods through paintings by authors such as Dr. Atl or González Camarena. We witnessed a selection of landscapes, portraits and paintings that show the journey of four centuries of Mexican art. We thank the […]
Today we inaugurate our new exhibition, the second stop of Mirada Camarada. Thanks to the Centro Cultural de la FES Iztacala for hosting some of the participating supporters and for the space. The expo will continue until September 6, not to be missed, comrades!
We were present at the Reforma book fair from May 26th to June 4th. We had the famous “Made in Chinga” t-shirts, tote bags, and stickers, as well as photographs taken by our valedores, and of course, our latest magazine editions, including the most recent one titled “Se armó la cascarita” (The Soccer Game Got Heated!).
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We are one week away from the end of ¡Vaya vaya Tacubaya! a collective exposition. Representing a piece of the photographic perspective of our collaborators and beneficiaries. With its opening on june 15th, this exposition holds two central show-windows from the metro station Tacubaya. The exhibited photographs have the common theme of the city, its […]
