Dea
López

Awardee

Country

Mexico

Dea López advocates for gender equality through artistic research.

Themes
Gender equality
Reexamining history
Disciplines
Artistic Research
Criticism
Visual Art
Awards
SEED Award 2024

Profile

Dea López is an artist and researcher based in Mexico. Dea explores the intersection of art, community engagement, and feminist studies. Her practice is rooted in relational aesthetics, aiming to integrate art into everyday life and public spaces. Currently, she delves into the connections between art, food, territory, and collaborative practices, investigating how these elements can foster social change.

Dea has collaborated as a curator and researcher with institutions such as Galerie Nordenhake, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Barcelona, Fundación FEMSA, and Museo Amparo, among others. Her work often addresses themes of cultural identity, environmental sustainability, and gender equity, advocating for inclusive spaces and dialogues through art.

“Conocer el mundo con la boca sin que te coman las espinas”, photography by Michelle Lartigue, courtesy of Colección FEMSA and Co.Merr
“Cómete a tu agresor”, photography by Chloe Kritharas Devienne, courtesy of Co.Merr