Álvaro
Fernández Melchor

Awardee

Country

Mexico

Álvaro Fernández Melchor promotes free expression through artistic research.

Themes
Reexamining history
Free Expression / Cilvil Society
Disciplines
Artistic Research
Criticism
Performance
Awards
SEED Award 2024

Profile

Álvaro Fernández Melchor is an artist, cultural manager, and philosopher based in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Álvaro is recognized for his work in poor-formance , which is a theoretical mix between the aesthetics of hunger and the social practice of intervention in public space. His diverse practice spans painting, social sculpture, video art, archaeology, and expanded poster art.

Álvaro's impactful projects often explore themes of social justice, inequality, and urban dynamics. His work has been exhibited internationally, including notable showcases in Latin America and Europe, contributing significantly to discourse on contemporary art and societal change.