Dulce Pinzón

Dulce defines herself as: "A free soul who uses art to inspire others to be."

Dulce Pinzón is a visual artist, curator, manager, cultural entrepreneur, activist, and mother. She is particularly passionate about social justice issues and activations that create positive impacts on collective consciousness and legislation. She has collaborated on campaigns advocating for labor rights in New York, working alongside former Attorney General Eliot Spitzer, and has created cultural products for the United Nations aimed at the development and democratization of Spanish-speaking countries.

Currently, her main focus is on cultural, environmental, and gender issues, explored through her personal, curatorial, and museographic projects. Dulce studied Communication Sciences at the University of the Americas Puebla and photography at Indiana University in Pennsylvania. In 1995, she moved to New York, where she continued her studies in photography at the International Center of Photography, film at New York University, labor law at Dowling College (Long Island, NY), curatorial seminars at the Tamayo Museum in Mexico City, and art management at MAI and Machinerie in Montreal, Canada.

Dulce's passion for art is reflected in her volunteer work as a committee member for the exhibition selection at the Gallery at Victoria Hall in the City of Westmount and as a member of the board of directors for LA CENTRALE Galerie Powerhouse in Montreal, Canada.

Her personal artistic practice is rooted in photography, where she aims to create images that don’t simply capture reality, but "invent" a new one. She draws on references from both high culture and popular culture, incorporating elements of painting, drawing, conceptual art diagrams, advertising, cinema, and even other photographs. Citation plays a key role in her work, allowing her to explore various visual languages and modes of expression.

Dulce's work has been exhibited, published, and collected internationally. She has received multiple awards and nominations, including from prestigious photography competitions like the Prix Pictet, the Ford Foundation, and the New York Foundation for the Arts. Her first book, The Real History of Superheroes, was published by Editorial RM with support from Coinversiones Culturales del Fonca in three languages: Spanish, English, and French. Her second authorial book was published in 2018 by Troconi and Letayf publishing house, and it was recognized by Revista CODIGO as one of the eight most relevant books by artists in the history of art.

In December 2015, Forbes named her one of the 50 most creative Mexicans in the world. Dulce was a member of the National Endowment for the Arts Creators Program of FONCA from 2014 to 2017. She has also served as a mentor for young creators and as a juror for numerous art competitions globally.

In 2019, she founded Plataforma ArtBase, a physical gallery in the city of Puebla. The gallery’s mission was to connect emerging national and international artists with institutions and art enthusiasts, supporting creators in their artistic production while developing strategies for dissemination, promotion, sales, collector consultation, and the management of individual and inter-institutional projects on a national and global level.


Artist Statement

I am a multidisciplinary artist whose work, spanning photography, video, performance, and curation, engages audiences in profound ways. My research-based practice explores the intersections between materials, processes, and places, often focusing on undervalued aspects of life. My photographs, typically produced without the aid of digital tools, aim to capture both the burden and the inspiration to transform individual circumstances in heroic ways.

My artistic practice sparks conversations and leaves audiences with questions. It is thought-provoking and resonates emotionally, prompting deeper reflection on the issues it raises. Through my art, I explore themes of identity, representation, and the intersectionality of race, gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.

As a curator, I have always been drawn to artists whose work addresses the legacy of immigration in the U.S. and the political tensions within our society. Art provides an incredible opportunity to foster understanding and empathy. Recently, I have developed a growing interest in female themes, using my work to visually narrate stories of vulnerability, compassion, and empowerment. Through my lens, I connect with other women in the project "I Told You Not to Talk About That," creating a narrative that allows women to see themselves as they truly are: romantic, vulnerable forces with desires and agency.


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