Ben Cuevas weaves their identity, resilience, and activism into art that transcends the personal and the political. As a queer, non-binary, HIV-positive, Latinx artist, Cuevas transforms textiles into vessels of survival and belonging. Through groundbreaking works like Knit PrEP—a knitted sculpture reimagining the HIV-prevention pill as a symbol of care and community—Cuevas dismantles stigma and bridges narratives of otherness. Their art, deeply autobiographical, turns the mundane into the profound, bearing witness to the HIV/AIDS epidemic while empowering future resilience. Through their craft, Cuevas calls us to embrace humanity, challenge ignorance, and honor the ongoing fight for equity and compassion.

The Bureau of Queer Art commemorates World AIDS Day 2024 with an exclusive on Artsy.net.

- Discover 12 visionary queer artists confronting the past and reshaping the future.

- Access a free special edition of our magazine, filled with stories that refuse to stay silent.

- Listen to a bonus podcast episode exploring the art and activism that changed generations.

Celebrate #WorldAIDSDay by diving into the fearless legacy of #QueerArt and the transformative power of #ArtAsActivism. Explore the bold narratives of #GranFury and #VisualAIDS as we honor #AIDSHistory through the voices of #QueerVoices and #LGBTQActivism. This is more than art—it’s #CreativeResistance, a call to action for #ArtForChange , and a celebration of unyielding defiance.

On this World AIDS Day 2024, we’re proud to release a special edition of THE BUREAU OF QUEER ART podcast & magazine, diving deep into GRITO VIEJITO—an extraordinary collaboration by Dolissa Medina and Gera Ananias Méndez Soria. This interdisciplinary project reimagines the traditional Mexican dance La Danza de los Viejitos to explore resilience, queer survival, and the untold stories of long-term HIV survivors.

Listen now on Amazon, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify to discover how art becomes a powerful tool for healing and liberation.

Don’t miss the companion magazine, available at THEBUREAUOFQUEERART.COM, featuring an exclusive Artsy.net show dedicated to this transformative work. Together, let’s amplify these vital narratives and honor the lives and stories that shape our shared history.

We are building for an amazing 2025 with:

• Foto(grafia) 2025 in CDMX and San Diego, CA. with Studio Door - sponsored by Secretary of Culture CDMX/Benito Juarez
• Art Week CDMX, February 5-9, at the Centro Cultural Juan Rulfo & Clavo Movimiento.
• World Pride in Washington, D.C.
• Maryland Art Place in Baltimore, MD, this September.
• Closing the year in November with a special exhibition from our online residency program, THE INCUBATOR.

We accept applications directly on our website at a reduced cost for the INCUBATOR online residency. Seeking artists for solo exhibitions on Artsy.net collectors platform.

Learn more at THEBUREAUOFQUEERART.COM.

Dive into the heart of Libia Rocha's artistic journey in our latest episode, now live on the podcast and in The Bureau of Queer Art free digital magazine.

From Durango to Mexico City, Rocha explores themes of love, loss, and queer identity in her boldest work yet, Sappho’s Death. As part of the Efímero | Vida, Muerte, & Arte exhibition now exclusively on Artsy.net, Rocha shifts into abstraction, inviting viewers to connect with the raw emotions behind her work.

"Art connects us to our humanity," Rocha shares. "It’s a bridge in divided times."

Download the magazine at TheBureauOfQueerArt.com

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