The word community detonates multiple reflections in the paper’s participants. This time, the concept was a central theme that allowed them to develop and expand on different works.Â
Get to know the Valedores’ creative process in preparation for Mirada Camarada, our first collective exhibition!Â
The weeks prior to the exhibition’s inauguration were filled with heady work for the Valedores, as well as for the editorial team, who accompanied them during the creation, edition and selection process. During a period that lasted more than 8 weeks, the Valedores worked on each of their pieces within their area of choice: photography, drawing, or text.Â
The first group meeting consisted of brainstorming everyone’s perception on building community (given that this was the exhibition’s main narrative axis), from the way in which each Valedor perceived their daily life to how they imagined it in symbolic terms. These ideas were all an initial prompt so that each Valedor could choose how to participate. We had many weeks filled with creativity, companionship and community!Â
Here are some pictures of how the process went.
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 […]
The Mexican press reports numerous cases of “social cleansing” of homeless people in recent years. With these words, they refer to practices aimed at removing those who live in public spaces. The methods used range from harassing them to move from one place to another where they won’t “bother,” to forced relocation to state-run shelters, […]
In the company of the anthropologist Fabrizio Pistillo, the advocates created a dictionary in which they established what various terms commonly used in social policy instruments directed at socially excluded people mean to them. These concepts are often discussed in academic circles, but with this exercise, we open up the space to understand what those […]
On Friday, January 13th, it was an important day for the streets of this “city of rights.” An organized group of homeless individuals decided to put a stop to acts of social cleansing. They appeared resolute and confident. Photo by Eréndira Aquino The events unfolded as follows: Before noon on Thursday, January 12th, the mayor […]
