Daniel Aguilar
(León, Guanajuato, México, 1988)
Anti-capitalist entrepreneur and draftsman who completed his training at the SOMA educational project. He was artist-in-residence at Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten as well as at the interdisciplinary program Pressing Matter, both in Amsterdam. He has exhibited in Mexico and other countries and is a current member of the Tropical Tap Water cooperative.
Echevefest, 2024
Wall drawing, illustration, Styrofoam logo restored using foam, clock with yarn logo, publication, and archival material from the Echeveste Market
The Echevefest team: Melissa Esquivias (research and workshop leader), Carmen Aguilar Ruvalcaba (production and workshop leader), Gustavo Cruz (research and workshop leader), Magdalena Aguilar Ruvalcaba (production), Paulina Aguilar Ruvalcaba (production), Juan Rico (production), Echeveste Market Committee (management and production), Chantal Rodríguez Reyes (management), Grecia Paola Aguilar Ortega (management and production), and Magdalena Ruvalcaba (production)
Echevefest will be a party with the Echeveste Market community from Northern León, where the artist’s family works. Unlike most markets in the country, which are run by public and municipal administrations, this space emerged as a private project. The market is currently facing economic issues, and a section has been closed. The project aims to reactivate the space, as well as forge connections within the community by organizing a party that celebrates people and stories important to the space. A publication and a video about the process will also be created. Leading up to and during the Biennial, the community has held journalism, archival research, and creative writing workshops—and planned the celebration.
Objects related to the market and the work carried out there are on display in the exhibition room, alongside a timeline that includes drawings and collected and organized data.
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