Baja California
In collaboration with artist Irma Sofía Poeter and curator Eduardo Lozano Murillo, lagos expands to Tecate, Baja California, Mexico, offering an Artist-in-Residence program that explores the concept of the border as nature. Situated in a unique location in the border region, this residency invites artists to reflect on the concept of the border as nature and are invited to explore both the geopolitical borders between Mexico and the United States, as well as liminal spaces and the understandings that separate the body from nature.
lagos | Baja California takes place in Irma Sofía Poeter’s project “Arcadia” created around the five elements of matter- Air, Earth, Fire, Water, and Ether- where residents will work in the thematic house and studio of Earth in order to foster creation in a natural and unique environment. Dialogue with the artistic communities of Tecate and Tijuana will also be promoted.
The program offers two modalities: personal (for individual projects) and collaborative (to work alongside the artist Irma Sofía Poeter). Artists will receive close curatorial and logistical support and will have the opportunity to develop projects that will be shared through lagos' digital platforms. In addition, they will be able to join local and international professional networks through the Lagos I Platform. The residency is open year-round, with both personal and collaborative modalities, and its duration ranges from 1 to 3 months, with monthly costs that include all basic services.
The residency invites reflection on the border as nature, understanding this concept both as the physical and geopolitical boundary between Mexico and the United States, and from a broader perspective—as a "natural" border, such as the boundary between Earth and space, the boundaries between species, or any condition of limit between the ideas of Border and Nature that the applying artists may imagine. The program offers personalized curatorial support and emphasizes situated creation and intercultural dialogue.
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Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
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$44,500 MXN per month
Refundable saftey deposit: $5,000 MXN
*fees do not include materials and/or production costs
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Minimum: 1 month | Maximum: 3 months
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Fully furnished 130 m² house/studio
Private terrace
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi and electricity
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Accommodation is included in the same space.
A residency focused on situated creation and intercultural dialogue
Unlike residencies focused solely on production, lagos | Baja California offers a space that encourages dialogue, reflection, and deep engagement with the natural surroundings and nearby communities. During the residency, artists will be able to:
Explore the concept of the border as nature, blending contemporary art with natural elements.
Lodging in a unique, nature-surrounded studio home at the foot of the sacred Cuchuma mountain.
Connection with the artistic communities of Tijuana and Tecate, including artists, curators, producers, and cultural spaces.
Personalized curatorial and logistical support by artist Irma Sofía Poeter and curator Eduardo Lozano Murillo.
Developing personal or collaborative projects in an environment of focus, immersion, and professional support.
Strategic dissemination through Lagos platforms.
Preferential rates for future residencies at other lagos locations.
Residency Modalities
a) Personal Residency
For artists seeking to develop a solo project in an isolated, focused environment.
b) Collaborative Residency
For artists interested in collaborating with renowned textile artist Irma Sofía Poeter, under principles of equity, shared authorship, and fair compensation. This modality requires a prior dialogue between both artists to define the project’s scope.
