In this special episode of The Bureau of Queer Art podcast, we bring you conversations with artists who participated in CLAVO Movimiento Feria de Arte, sharing their insights on their work, the residency experience, and the role of community in shaping their creative paths.

During the fair, these artists spoke about their projects—how they’ve evolved, the themes they explore, and the impact of being part of The Bureau of Queer Art’s residency and exhibition programming. As we celebrate recent successes, including multiple sales sparked by the fair and our Artsy platform, this episode offers a deeper look at the connections, opportunities, and artistic dialogues that continue beyond the exhibition walls.

A new residency group is now forming, meeting either Tuesday or Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:30 PM CDMX time, February 25th to May 10th. Read more about the costs, benefits, and reviews by alumni at

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Miguel Casco’s El Desayuno transforms the act of sharing a meal into a meditation on intimacy, movement, and connection. Blending painting, performance, and film, this evolving series captures the power of vulnerability and the beauty of morning light. In this episode, Casco shares the origins of El Desayuno, its pandemic-era performance in Cuernavaca, and how his work explores the rituals that bind us.

Listen now and step into the world of El Desayuno.

Sebastian M. Tovar’s paintings resonate with a rare and luminous complexity, inviting the viewer into a world that is at once deeply personal and profoundly universal. As part of Volume 8 of The Bureau of Queer Art, his exhibition at Casa Cultura Emilio Caballido during Art Week CDMX captures the essence of a journey—through identity, memory, and human connection—with all its inherent contradictions and moments of revelation. Each canvas serves as a portal to an emotional landscape where the vibrancy of queerness meets the rawness of vulnerability, forming a narrative that feels both intimate and boundless.

This Saturday, February 1st, join us for a captivating conversation with Mark Vázquez-Mackay, whose dynamic new series illuminates the vibrant and fleeting beauty of Mexico City’s urban nights. Recorded live at Casa Cultura Emilio Caballido, this episode explores the luminous intersections of light, culture, and time that define his paintings.

Mark’s work, featured in Volume 8 of The Bureau of Queer Art, is a celebration of the ephemeral moments that shape the city’s vibrant energy, blending vivid colors, urban textures, and layers of cultural history. Don’t miss the chance to dive into his creative vision during Art Week CDMX 2025.

Expand Your Experience: Explore over 6 seasons and 50 interviews with queer and allied artists from our community. Plus, download Volumes 1-8 of our companion magazines—available for free in English or Spanish—at TheBureauofQueerArt.com.

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Theo Polymorphos | TBQA Vol 8 Cover Artist | Melbourne, FL.

Art Week CDMX 2025

In this podcast episode, Theo shares his unique artistic journey, drawing from the wellsprings of nature, classical mythology, and personal introspection. “Mythology breathes through the canvas of my dreams, offering visions that shape my art,” Theo reveals, emphasizing how these age-old tales gain new life through his brush. His artworks aren't just retellings but reimaginings that blend the essence of traditional myths with the poignant realities of queer existence.

Listeners will gain insight into Theo’s creative process, which begins with a spark—an image or a snippet of poetry—and evolves through a blend of digital and traditional media into intricate narratives that challenge our perceptions of identity and transformation. Exploring themes from Dionysian rituals to the philosophies of Nietzsche, Theo’s work invites us to reconsider the narratives we inherit and the ones we pass on.

Casa de Cultural Emelio Carballido CDMX

• Opening | Inauguration 1 Feb 5PM a 8 PM

• Expo Until | Expo Hasta 24 Feb

• Location | Del Valle Nte, Mier y Pesado 137, Col del Valle Nte,

Benito Juárez, CDMX

CLAVO Movimiento Feria de Arte CDMX

• Opening | Apertura 7 y hasta 9 Feb

• Friday | Viernes 7 de febrero: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• Saturday | Sábado 8 de febrero: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• Sunday | Domingo 9 de febrero: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

• Location: Antiguo Edificio Escuela de Electricistas,

Calle Lisboa #46, Colonia Juárez, CDMX

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Mueller’s Gender Fuck takes drag performance, strips it of artifice, and builds a dialogue about gender and identity. From saintly reverence to visceral vulnerability, these images don’t just capture—they confront.

In today’s episode, we dive into the deeply transformative work of DanaidX—a collaborative force comprised of Hope Brooks and Angela Yarian. Fresh off their participation in FOTO(grafia) 2025 and their Artsy.net solo exhibition Goddess, Myths, and Monsters, we explore how this duo crafts a visual dialogue on womanhood, vulnerability, and resilience.

Through the evocative medium of cyanotype, Brooks and Yarian blur the lines between personal grief and universal myth, using their art to dismantle archetypes and reframe cultural expectations. Their works, such as Matron and Placenta #1, challenge perceptions of strength and interdependence while reclaiming the narratives surrounding cis and trans women.

Join us as we unpack their artistic philosophy, process, and the power of care in creation. DanaidX reimagines ancient myths and modern struggles, offering a blueprint for finding beauty in imperfection and strength in limitation.

Listen now and let their story inspire your own creative exploration. Available on all major podcast platforms.

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Sueños de Cenote invites viewers into the sacred, underwater world of Mexican cenotes through the lens of Italian photographer Francesca Reina. Her work transcends the surface, capturing serene yet powerful moments where human vulnerability meets natural beauty.
In these ancient sanctuaries, cherished by the Maya as spiritual portals, Reina’s subjects shed societal labels and merge with their surroundings, reflecting a timeless unity between people and nature. Each photograph is a balance of tranquility and flowing movement, embodying the delicate rhythms of life and the resilience of our natural world.
Diving without scuba gear, Reina’s process allows her to capture raw, unfiltered moments of connection between herself, her subjects, and the water. Her images reveal a message of empowerment, transformation, and self-expression, inviting us to face our fears and discover strength within.
This exhibition is both a tribute and a call to action—urging us to honor, protect, and reconnect with our natural environment. Sueños de Cenote offers a peaceful realm, inviting us to see beyond surface identities and reconnect with a shared essence that unites all life.