Mónica Mayer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Mónica Mayer

Mexican artist, activist and art critic

Date of Birth: 16-Mar-1954

Place of Birth: Mexico City, Mexico

Profession: artist, painter, columnist, researcher, performance artist, drawer

Nationality: Mexico

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Mónica Mayer (born March 16, 1954) is a feminist Mexican artist, activist and art critic whose work includes performance, digital graphics, drawing, photography and art theory.
As a conceptual artist, curator, art critic and art theorist she has been engaged in various forums and groups, and has organized workshops and collective movements.
From 1988 to 2008 she was a columnist for Mexican newspaper, El Universal.
She continues writing for various blogs. Since the start of her career, Mayer has expressed disagreement with traditional definitions of art.
Her restless spirit, criticism, and sense of humor can be seen throughout her work.
Over the years she has developed an important focus not only on her performances, drawings, and interventions, but also in her artistic contribution through writing, teaching, archiving, and active participation in the community.