Images of Mexico

A glimpse into Mexico's Past and Present

April 7th, 2025

During the current academic year, HUMAS has sought to become a forum for voices traditionally underrepresented in Mexico and in academic forums such as Harvard. As part of this effort, we have organized a two-part event titled “Images of Mexico. A glimpse into Mexico’s Past and Present.”

In the first part of the event, we will have a conversation with three distinguished Mexican activists and scholars.

Their talk will serve as an introduction for the opening of an exhibition showcasing 35 posters created by Mexican students in collaboration with the design departments of IBERO University, the Universidad Autónoma de México (UAM), and the Universidad de las Américas Puebla. The poster exhibition encapsulates pressing social and political issues in Mexico.

Symposium

April 7th, 3:00 PM
Sever Hall 113, Harvard Yard

Valeria Angola, is an activist, co-founder and co-host of Afrochingonas, an interdisciplinary project focused on anti-racism. Alongside her colleagues Scarlet Estrada and Marbella Figueroa, Valeria has cultivated a platform that includes a highly-rated podcast, workshops, and exhibitions aimed at fostering critical discussions on race and gender.

Dinazar Urbina is a Mexican filmmaker from Villa de Tultepec, Oaxaca. She directed the documentary Siempre andamos caminando and the fictional short films Carrizos and Prólogo y epílogo. She was a scholarship recipient from FONCA in the category of cinematographic scriptwriting. she completed the international workshop in actor direction at EICTV.

Cuentidrag an initiative from Monterrey, Mexico, that combines storytelling with dragqueen performances to promote reading and cultural engagement among families and children. Launched in late 2022 by the LGBT+Citizen Council of Monterrey, the project aims to foster a love for reading from and inclusive and diverse point of view.

Opening

April 7th, 6:00 PM.
Ethnicity, Migration, and Rights Department

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Valeria Ocampo is an undergraduate student at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana - Azcapotzalco, majoring in Graphic Design. Valeria’s areas of focus are branding, web design, and photography. Born in Guerrero, Mexico, Valeria spent her childhood facing the violence of drug cartels. It’s this upbringing, as well as her sensitive and critical mind, that has shaped her unique artistic style. Through her designs and art pieces, Ocampo creates a poignant critique of Mexico’s political situation.

Daniela Romero is an undergraduate student at Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP), majoring in Visual Design. While her primary focus is Branding and Editorial Design, she also has an interest in gender studies. Daniela uses her design skills and creative talent to craft illustrations, infographics, and posters reflecting on gender violence, femicides, and enforced disappearances. Daniela is also an active member of Girl Up México, an initiative dedicated to empowering girls and women.

Marcelo Arriola is an undergraduate student at Universidad de las Américas Puebla majoring in Visual Design. He is an emergent visual artist and creative entrepreneur specializing in editorial design and commercial illustration. Marcelo’s artistic repertoire encompasses various mediums including photography, collage, digital illustrations, and motion graphics. Passionate about grunge music and parkour, Marcelo’s pieces blend textures, bold colors, and dynamic compositions.