Unveiling a mesmerizing fusion of ancient mythology and modern tech, Kelley and Gavin Brodin’s two-headed serpent sculpture reimagines Quetzalcoatl, the mighty Aztec deity of life, death, and rebirth. Crafted with cutting-edge 3D technology, this piece brings a timeless legend into the now, honoring the cycle of existence with striking detail.

Catch it at Efímero | Vida, Muerte, & Arte on Artsy dot net until 2025 – a tribute to the beauty and impermanence of life itself.

The Brodins’ art is where tradition meets innovation, making it a must-see moment in this year's exhibition!

En su poderosa nueva instalación Ni una más, Sofía Fernández aborda el urgente tema del feminicidio en México, mezclando el tradicional papel picado con imágenes inquietantes de víctimas. Presentada en la exposición Efímero | Vida, Muerte, Arte, la obra de Fernández explora la fragilidad de la vida y la violencia que enfrentan las mujeres en toda América Latina. Su arte confronta la insensibilización de la sociedad ante la violencia, utilizando la belleza para atraer a los espectadores y forzarlos a reflexionar. A través de Ni una más, Fernández crea un conmovedor llamado a la memoria, la concienciación y el cambio, destacando las implicaciones personales y culturales de su trabajo.
In her powerful new installation Ni Una Más, Sofia Fernandez tackles the urgent issue of femicide in Mexico, blending traditional papel picado with haunting imagery of victims. Featured in the Efímero | Vida, Muerte, Arte exhibition, Fernandez’s work explores the fragility of life and the violence faced by women across Latin America. Her art confronts society’s desensitization to violence, using beauty to draw viewers in and force reflection. Through Ni Una Más, Fernandez creates a poignant call for remembrance, awareness, and change, highlighting the personal and cultural stakes of her work.
View Sofia's work at @CCJuanRulfo until November 2nd and on Artsy.net until January 2025. Links in Bio.
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Eszter Sziksz’s ephemeral art invites viewers to confront the fragility of life and memory. Using impermanent materials like ice and dirt, her work dissolves before your eyes, embodying the fleeting nature of existence. Featured in the Efímero | Vida, Muerte, Arte exhibition, Eszter’s pieces evoke deep reflection on life, death, and the stories that linger after we’re gone. Her art is not meant to last but to live on in the memory of those who experience it—challenging our notions of permanence and celebrating the beauty of impermanence.

Apply now for our Art Week CDMX, Foto(grafía) 2025, and our rich season of shows in San Diego, Washington DC, and Baltimore.

We accept applications directly on our website at a reduced cost for consideration, now only $12.50 through January 1st, 2025.

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Robert Mertens’ fiber sculptures push the boundaries of traditional craft, blending scale, decay, and resilience into hauntingly beautiful works. His upcoming solo show, Ephemeral Threads, showcases large-scale woolen sculptures that explore themes of mortality and impermanence, where materials like steel wool rust and evolve over time. Inspired by his personal battle with cancer, Mertens’ art transforms fear into beauty, inviting viewers to confront the fragility of life.

Don’t miss this compelling exhibition on Artsy.net, running from September 15th, 2024, to January 15th, 2025, exclusively on Artsy.net.

We are excited to offer artists a unique opportunity to present an Online Exclusive Solo Show on the Artsy collectors platform! This is your chance to showcase your work to a global audience, connect with collectors, and gain the visibility your art deserves. Whether you're an emerging or established artist, this is a chance to take your career to the next level and be seen by thousands of art lovers and collectors worldwide.

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Submit up to 10 pieces of artwork

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Our goal is to amplify diverse voices in the art world, and we want to hear from you! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your practice and join a network of artists making an impact. Applications are open for a limited time, so act fast!

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Katy Kidd’s latest creation—a mesmerizing - printed wedding dress—takes center stage in Efímero | Vida, Muerte, & Arte, weaving together themes of love, loss, and transformation. Inspired by Día de Muertos and her experiences with love, the Denver-based artist explores the fleeting nature of relationships in stunning detail. This one-of-a-kind piece, adorned with marigolds, wedding cakes, and whimsical Disney birds, captures Kidd’s playful yet poignant reflections on the ever-evolving nature of love. Don’t miss this captivating work in Mexico City or online at Artsy.net.

Apply now for our Art Week CDMX and Foto(grafía) 2025 INCUBATOR groups and participate in our international exhibitions during the most active international art market in Mexico.

We accept applications directly on our website at a reduced cost for the Incubator online residency.

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We’re excited to announce a special bonus episode of our podcast featuring the incredible Joan Cox in celebration of her solo show on Artsy.net and the debut of her powerful work Duo Totem at Efimero | Vida, Muerte, Arte, opening this Friday, October 4th at Centro Cultural Juan Rulfo and running until November 2nd.

Joan takes us through her transformative journey in creating Duo Totem in this episode. This piece, originally painted 20 years ago, has evolved to reflect the raw emotion of survival, love, and queer identity. After experiencing the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Cox infused her work with deep personal symbolism, marking a profound rebirth in her life and artistic practice.

Through her art, Cox challenges conventions and celebrates the beauty of queer connection, reminding us of the strength found in vulnerability and the power of love.

Tune in to hear more about Joan Cox's artistic process, the emotional depth of Duo Totem, and how her work reflects the resilience of the human spirit. You won’t want to miss this intimate conversation about survival, transformation, and queer expression.

Listen on Spotify, Apple, or iHeart podcast platforms, and explore her solo show on Artsy.net. You can also download the magazine for free at TheBureauOfQueerArt.com. You can also find another full interview with Cox in our archives from Art Week CDMX 2024 Season 4.

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We’re excited to release a bonus interview with Alonso Yañez, available in Spanish with English subtitles, just days before the premiere of his latest work En el laberinto (Into the Maze), created during his online residency with The Bureau of Queer Art.

Alonso Yañez’s latest creation, Laberinto, draws viewers into a mesmerizing journey through the complex intersections of life, death, and identity. Featured in the Efímero | Vida, Muerte, Arte exhibition, this piece serves as a vivid metaphor for the corridors of human desires, societal expectations, and the unrelenting cycle of life and death. The labyrinth itself becomes a symbol of our personal struggles—an intricate web of decisions, desires, and experiences that shape who we are, while also trapping us within their patterns.

Yañez, a participant in The Bureau of Queer Art’s online residency program, explores this tension between personal transformation and the systems that bind us. The corridors of his labyrinth are not mere walls but are formed by layers of stories, emotions, and histories. As viewers engage with the piece, they are asked to confront the mazes in their own lives—their own cycles of rebirth and loss, freedom and constraint. Yañez’s work doesn’t offer a straightforward escape but instead challenges us to find meaning in the journey itself.

Crafted during an intense period of creative development, Laberinto merges visual poetry with deep philosophical exploration. His work becomes both a reflection of our inner worlds and a guide, gently pushing us to recognize the beauty, chaos, and inevitable struggle of existence. His careful use of materials and composition invites us to look deeper, beyond the immediate layers of complexity, to uncover what’s hidden in the turns and twists of the maze.

As we approach the premiere of this new piece, we invite you to experience Alonso Yañez’s unique vision firsthand. The bonus interview offers an intimate glimpse into his process, thoughts, and the inspirations behind his work, enriching our understanding of this powerful new addition to Efímero.

Don’t miss the chance to explore Laberinto—a thought-provoking visual journey that, like life itself, offers as many questions as answers.

We also want to offer our eternal gratitude to Xuan Rios who continues to help support this project with his video talents @xuanrios (IG)