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Carlos Colín is a Mexican visual artist and pedagogue based in Vancouver. His research and artistic practice delve into core cultural, theoretical, socio-political, and religious manifestations that critique the colonial legacy of the baroque system in contemporary Mexico and Latin America. Colín's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Graphic Design and a Master of Fine Arts from the National School of Fine Art at UNAM in Mexico City, as well as a Master of Fine Arts and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of British Columbia (UBC). His work has been exhibited in notable venues including the BIENALSUR 2021, the Rufino Tamayo Museum in Mexico City, and the Reach Gallery Museum in Victoria, BC. He has been recognized with various awards, including the Emerging Artist award at the Mayor’s Arts Awards in 2016 and the Artist Studio Award Program in 2017. Colín's teaching and artistic engagements reflect a deep commitment to addressing the complexities of migration and cultural identity through art.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.