Current Residents Carlo Canún
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Carlo Canún, Glory Holes, 2022
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Carlo Canún, Infected lexicon of language, 2023
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Carlo Canún, The Order of Books, 2021
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Carlo Canún and Alexandra Margetic, Defacing the Library, 2023
Graphic designer, artist, and writer based in Mexico City. His work delves into forms of language and storytelling, examining methods of knowledge production through various mediums of publication and forms of dissemination. Utilizing words, ephemera, objects, and clothing, his exploration extends beyond visual culture and production into distribution models, archival systems, and categorizations—specifically within queer narratives, where the generation of knowledge arises from a demand to reinvent the conventional.
During my time at the HIAP residency, I plan to expand my research on queer history into new forms of knowledge production shaped by specific contexts and conditions. I intend to explore Helsinki’s nightlife, cruising spots, ephemera and local gossip to uncover new traces and explore their potential possibilities for archiving and making public.