We took a tour of the National Museum of Anthropology to continue with our drawing workshop with the guys, aimed at the upcoming exhibition that will take place in November. The National Museum of Anthropology is one of the most prominent museums in Mexico City and ranks among the most important museums in the world […]
On Thursday, August 3rd, Mi Valedor was part of the 2nd International Real Social Reintegration Symposium at Los Pinos, organized by the Mexico City Social Reintegration Institute. We had the honor of sharing experiences alongside other organizations working with vulnerable populations. It was an extremely enriching and beneficial space where diverse perspectives were exchanged, and […]
We were part of the 16th great book and movie sale at the Monument to the Revolution organized by the Ministry of Culture of Mexico City. We felt excited and grateful for the opportunity to participate in an event that celebrates culture, reading, and diversity. It was wonderful to share this experience with people passionate […]
On Thursday, July 27, our graduates presented the results of a month of creative and exciting expressionist drawing sessions. We had the talented band residing in Plaza de la Concepción, as well as the passionate graduates who were part of this process. Thanks to the artist and guide Toro Amillategui, the attendees, and @Centro_CDMX for […]
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 had a cultural adventure at the museum! On Tuesday, July 18th, we had a great experience visiting the site museum of the Templo Mayor. It’s a fascinating place that offers a deep insight into the rich history of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan, which is now the present-day Mexico City. Thanks to the venue […]
Art allows the voices of vulnerable groups to be heard in a powerful and meaningful way, which is why through workshops, we aim to create a community and a safe space for expression for everyone. Every Thursday, we gather at Plaza de las Conchitas, offering drawing workshops for all. We thank Toro Amillategui for leading […]
Our mental health program for the “valedores” continues, aiming to promote their well-being and work on their social reintegration. Every Thursday for the past year, psychologist Elsa Marín – specialized in working with vulnerable populations – provides free psychological therapy for those “valedores” who wish to receive it. Likewise, every two weeks, the listening […]
On June 15th, we accompanied Fredi during the presentation of his book “Deep breaths Fredi, Be Brave!” Thanks to the efforts of Mi Valedor and Antifaz Política, we were able to appreciate Fredi’s artistic work and hear him talk about his experiences and motivations for writing this book, in which he tells us about his […]
With the support of the Iztapalapa City Council, our photographic exhibition “¡Se armó la cascarita!” (The Soccer Game Got Heated!) will take place on Saturday, June 17th, inspired by the latest edition of our magazine. We have received and curated photographs from different photographers and photography enthusiasts that show 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 […]
This weekend we were at CLAVO, a project that seeks to unite a diverse group of galleries, publishers and emerging artists. In this event we sold the last copies of our feminist edition #Valedoras. We leave you some images of the event and, among them, a photo of the lucky buyer of the last copy […]
Since Thursday, March 2, the Valedores have been receiving a series of Expressionist Drawing workshops at the Luis Moya Cultural Center. These workshops have been taught by international artists such as Richard Budavari, Toro Amillategui, Fredi Cabrera and Eliseo González. We leave you some images of their creative processes and their results! We thank the […]
If you’re visiting the Franz Mayer Museum one of these weekends, don’t forget to look for Rocío the Valedor to buy your favorite Mi Valedor magazine with her. Thank you very much to the Franz Mayer Museum for allowing us this space!
