Yoshua Okón

Yoshua Okón is a prominent Mexican visual artist whose work delves into themes of reality, truth, morality, and individuality. Born in Mexico City in 1970, Okón has conducted sociological experiments for the camera, blending staged situations, documentation, and improvisation. Throughout his career, he has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions at prestigious institutions such as MUAC Mexico City, Hammer Museum Los Angeles, Tate Modern London, and Jumex Museum Mexico. His work challenges societal and cultural perceptions through interactions with various contexts of power and resistance. Notable exhibitions include Yoshua Okón: Collateral, In the Land of Ownership, and his participation in international biennials like Venice Biennale and Gwangju Biennale.