Mariel Vela
Mariel Vela García is a writer and curator.
She has written about art and cinema for publications such as Revista de la Universidad de México, Onda MX, and Correspondencias / Cine & Pensamiento. Her essays have been published in artist books, including those by Melanie Ender and Ana Segovia. She is currently writing a book of experimental essays titled Lugar de perros de agua.
Textos
Review
Mar 11 2026
On Theatrical Spatiality in “Drama mexicano” by Yvonne Venegas at Lateral
by Mariel Vela
Review
Dec 30 2025
Medium, Voice, Interface… Relation. On “Notas de voz” by Elsa-Louise Manceaux at Museo Jumex
by Mariel Vela
Review
Apr 27 2025
Spectral Figurations: "¿Cómo se escribe muerte al sur?" at the Anahuacalli
by Mariel Vela
Review
Sep 21 2024
Marlene's Kiss. On "Retratos de una escena incompleta" by Fabiola Torres-Alzaga at La Nao
by Mariel Vela
Review
Jul 6 2024
Eggs, Clouds, and Scars: About 'Sentimientos Queloides' organized by Yope Projects at Galería Campeche
by Mariel Vela
Review
Dec 9 2023
'Invisible Threads Are The Strongest Ties' by Ayana V. Jackson at Mariane Ibrahim
by Mariel Vela
Review
Jun 22 2023
Materials Carry the Weight of Their Own Memories: Sabrina Herbosa Reyes at Aparador
by Mariel Vela
Review
Dec 23 2022
A buzzing light. On Elfie Semotan: 'Color y Carne / Color and Flesh' in Campeche
by Mariel Vela
Review
Jul 7 2022
Life to After-life and Reincarnated life:* On the Exhibition Selva Lunar (Lunar Jungle) at Biquini Wax EPS
by Mariel Vela
Review
Feb 27 2021
A Song on the Pequod: On ABLAR HA DEFESIOS, HABLAR ADEFESIOS, DEFESIOS ABLAR HA
by Mariel Vela