Diasporican Art in Motion

Puerto Rican artists have been at the forefront of community-based socio-political movements and institution-building, over the course of a century-long migration to the U.S. Our DAM initiative is a digital archive and community mapping project seeking to document the impact of migration on Puerto Rican visual culture and community-building through in-depth profiles of contemporary diasporic Puerto Rican visual artists. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Grayscale photo of artist Adrian "Viajero" Roman. He wears a hat and looks away from the camera with a neutral expression.

Adrián “Viajero” Román

Alexis Marie Montoya

A close up photo of artist Amanda Carmona Bosch. She smiles at the camera.

Amanda Carmona Bosch

Artist Amanda Raquel Dorval taking a selfie in a mirror. She looks at her phone with a neutral expression.

Amanda Raquel Dorval

Artist Amaryllis R. Flowers stands in her studio holding hearts over her eyes. Behind her are multiple works on paper and in front of her multiple sculptures sit on a table.

Amaryllis R. Flowers

Amber Robles-Gordon

Artist Andina Marie Osorio stands in her studio.

Andina Marie Osorio

André Marcel Pagán

A close up grayscale photo of artist Andrè Pagano

A photo of artist Ángel Vázquez standing by a small Puerto Rican flag. He turns and looks to the camera with a neutral expression.

Ángel Vázquez

Anthony Tirado at the National Puerto Rican Museum in Chicago dressed as El Coqui.

A photo of artist Beatriz Whitehill. She stands in front of her artwork with a neutral expression.

Beatriz Whitehill

A close up photo of artist Bibiana Suárez. She wears glasses and smiles at the camera.

Bibiana Suárez

A close up black-and-white photo of artist Brenda Cruz Díaz. She smiles at the camera.

Brenda Cruz Díaz

Artist Brenda Torres-Figueroa photographed by Herminio Rodriguez.

Brenda Torres-Figueroa

Arist Brianna Elyse Torres stands in a grassy field with her head thrown back in laughter.

Brianna Elyse Torres

A close up photo of artist Bruno Casiano. He wears glasses and looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

A close up photo of artist Candida Alvarez standing in front of her artwork. She wears glasses and smiles at the camera.

Candida Alvarez

Artist Cándida González photographed by Diana Albrecht. They are sitting on a stool in front of an orange backdrop.

Cándida González

A grayscale photo of artist Carlos Javier Ortiz holding a camera. He wears glasses and looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

Carlos Javier Ortiz

Artist Carlos Wilfredo Encarnación stands in an empty gallery. He wears glasses and looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

Carlos Wilfredo Encarnación

A very close up photo of artist César Abreu. He looks into the camera with a neutral expression.

A photo of artist Christina Delgado smiling at the camera.

Christina Delgado

A photo of artist Christopher López. He stands half in the shadow and looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

Christopher López

Artist Cindy Lozito stands in front of a brick wall. She wears glasses and smiles at the camera.

A photo of artist Daniela Spector. She sits in front of a blank wall and grins at the camera.

Daniela Spector

Artist Darice Polo at work. She holds a camera and all but her head is obscured by a wall.

David Antonio Cruz in black and white in his studio.

David Antonio Cruz

A photo of artist David Arroyo. He wears glasses and looks away from the camera with a neutral expression.

A photo of artist David Gonzalez at work. He wears glasses and an n95 respirator as he walks down the street holding a camera.

Artist in front of his Art for Amtrak Public Artwork. Portrait by David Plakke.

David Rios Ferreira

A close up photo of artist Denise Zubizarreta. She wears glasses and smiles at the camera.

Denise Zubizarreta

Artist Dennis Delgado stands in his studio, facing the camera with a neutral expression. Behind him are multiple pieces of his artwork.

A photo of artist Dennis Flores. He wears a white hat and shirt and smiles at the camera.

Diego Antonio Espaillat

Artist Diógenes Ballester photographed by José Miguel Morales

Diógenes Ballester

A close up of artist Edra Soto partially behind quiebrasoles. She wears a hat and smiles at the camera.

A close up photo of artist Efrén Candelaria. The image is high contrast and washed out. He looks intensely at the camera.

Efrén Candelaria

Artist Emily Rose stands smiling in her studio holding paint brushes Behind her is a piece of her artwork.

Esotérica Tropical wearing a colorful yarn frock. She stands in front of a blue wall.

Esotérica Tropical

Estefania Velez Rodriguez

A close up photo of artist FEEGZ. He wears a hat and faces the camera with his lips pursed to the side.

Artist Fernando Pintado stands with a hand on his head in a gallery displaying his work. He wears glasses and looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

Fernando Pintado

A photo of artist Frances Gallardo. She grins while looking off camera.

Frances Gallardo

A close up photo of artist Gabby Vazquez smiling softly at the camera.

A photo of artist Gabriel Bouche Caro. He wears glasses and smiles at the camera.

Gabriel Bouche Caro

A close up photo of artist Gabriel Ramos. He stands in front of a dark grey backdrop and grins at the camera.

A grayscale photo of artist Gabriela Salazar. She looks into the camera with a open, neutral expression.

Gabriela Salazar

Gabriella N. Báez

A photo of artist Gabriella Torres-Ferrer. They are taking a selfie but the area where his face would be is distorted.

Gabriella Torres Ferrer

A grayscale self portrait of artist George Malave. He holds the camera next to his face and smiles slightly at the viewer.

A grayscale close up photo of artist Gisela Colón in front of a blurred background. She wears glasses and looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

A photo of Artist Glendalys Medina. Glendalys' face is scrunched in laughter with arms crossed in front.

Glendalys Medina

Artist Glorimar Garcia standing in front of leaves. She smiles at the camera.

Glorimar Garcia

A close up photo of artist Hatuey Ramos-Fermín. He wears bright blue glasses and grins at the camera.

Hatuey Ramos-Fermín

2021-12-03 Hiram Maristany Visits El Centro Archives

Hiram Maristany

A close up photo of artist Isabela Miñana Lovelace. She smiles while looking away from the camera.

Isabela Miñana Lovelace

Artist Isabella Mellado sits in front of pieces of their artwork. Her head is propped up on her hand and she looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

Isabella Mellado

A close up photo of artist Jacoub Reyes. He wears glasses and looks into the camera with a neutral expression.

Jani Maria wears a Yankees cap and a jacket indoors.

Artist Jason Mena in front of old buildings. Jason is lying face up on the street with arms out.

Artist Jason "Baco" Ortiz stands, arms crossed, in front of a wavy blue wall. He wears glasses and looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

Jean “Baco” Ortiz

A close up of artist Jean Carlos Valentin Velilla. They stand in front of a floral backdrop facing away. His head is turned to look at the camera with a neutral expression.

Jean Carlos Valentin Velilla

Jonathan Torres

A photo of artist Jorge Luis Rodríguez. He wears glasses and smiles toward the camera.

Jorge Luis Rodríguez

Artist José A. Alvarado Jr. photographed by Reece T. Williams

José A. Alvarado Jr.

José Angel Báez Christopher

A close up photo of artist Joseph Kattou on public transit. He smiles at the camera.

A photo of artist Josie Gonzalez at work. She is looking away from the camera and focused on her painting.

A grayscale close up photo of artist Josué Guarionex. He wears glasses and smiles lightly at the camera.

Josué Guarionex

A photo of artist Juan Alberto Negroni in an art gallery. He wears glasses and smiles lightly at the camera.

Juan Alberto Negroni

A photo of artist Juan Antonio Olivares. He looks away from the camera with a neutral expression.

Juan Antonio Olivares

An old, grayscale close up photo of artist Juan De'Prey. He looks away from the camera with a neutral expression.

A photo of artist Juan Sanchez attached to his passport application. He looks directly into the camera with a neutral expression.

A grayscale close up of artist JuanCarlos Gonzalez. JuanCarlos looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

JuanCarlos Gonzalez

A grayscale photo of artist Kayleenda standing in front of an easel. She smiles lightly at the camera.

A photo of artist Kevin Quiles Bonilla. They are seated at a desk in their studio. He wears glasses and looks into the camera with a neutral expression.

Kevin Quiles Bonilla

Artist Krisia Ayala smiles in a black and white portrait.

A close up photo of artist Kristine Servia. She wears glasses and smiles at the camera.

Kristine Servia

A close up photo of artist Laurie De Jesús Lagares. She faces away from the camera with a neutral expression.

Laurie De Jesús Lagares

A close up photo of artist Leenda Bonilla in front of elephant leaves. She faces away from the camera with a neutral expression.

A grayscale close up photo of artist Lionel Cruet. They wear glasses and look at the camera with a neutral expression.

Artist Livia Ortiz Ríos stands in a gallery displaying her artwork behind her. She grins at the camera.

Livia Ortiz Ríos

A grayscale close up photo of artist Lope Max Díaz. He looks into the camera and smiles slightly.

A close up photo of artist Luís A. Pagán. Their head is turned slightly and he grins at the camera.

Luís A. Pagán

A close up photo of artist Luis Carle. He looks directly at the camera with a neutral, open expression.

Luis Rivera Jimenez standing in front of an old colonial window with bars.

Luis Rivera Jiménez

Artist Luis Stephenberg Alers stands in front of one of his sculptures. He wears glasses and looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

Luis Stephenberg Alers

A grayscale portrait of artist Mara Corsino seated. She holds a cord and looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

A close up photo of artist Maria Dominguez standing in front of her artwork. She wears glasses and smiles at the camera.

Maria Dominguez

A close up photo of artist Marisol Ruiz. She looks towards the camera and grins.

A close up grayscale photo of Máximo Rafael Colón. He wears glasses and a hat and looks above the camera with a neutral expression.

Máximo Rafael Colón

A grayscale photo of artist Melanie Gonzalez. She faces the camera and grins.

Melanie Gonzalez

A close up photo of artist Melissa Calderón. She faces away slightly and looks into the camera with a neutral expression.

Melissa Calderón

Miguel Luciano against a brick wall looking sternly at the camera.

A close up photo of artist Miguel Trelles. He stands in front of a painting and looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

Artist Miguélàngel Ruiz. He smiles at the camera.

Miguélàngel Ruiz

A photo of artist Mireya Lucio. They are sitting in front of a tiled wall. She looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

A photo of artist Misla seated in front of her artwork. She looks at the camera with a neutral, open expression.

A photo of artist Molly Crabapple. She wears and color inverted keffiyeh and looks at the camera with a neutral, open expression.

Molly Crabapple

A photo of artist Monica Rodriguez. She looks at the camera with a neutral, open expression.

Monica Rodriguez

A close up grayscale photo of artist Natalia Almonte. She looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

Natalia Almonte

A close up grayscale photo of artist Natalia Lassalle-Morillo standing in front of a tree with her hands behind her head. She looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

Natalia Lassalle-Morillo

A close up photo of artist Nayda Collazo-Llorens. She wears a vibrant scarf and smiles at the camera.

Nayda Collazo-Lloréns

Artist Nelson Host Santiago stands in a gallery displaying his artwork. He smiles at the camera.

Nelson Host Santiago

A close up photo of artist Néstor Pérez-Molière in front of a flowers. He looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

Néstor Pérez-Molière

A grayscale photo of artist Nicole "Niko" Bueso standing in front of a brick wall. She looks at the camera with a neutral, open expression.

Nicole “Niko” Bueso

Artist Nitza Tufiño stands in front of her artwork and looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

Artist Nora Maité Nieves sits in front of her artwork. Her head is propped up on her hand and she grins at the camera.

Nora Maité Nieves

A self portrait of artist Oliver Rios. He holds his camera in front of his chest and looks at the viewer with a neutral expression.

Artist One Rad Latina stands in front of their artwork. She wears glasses and laughs facing the camera.

A photo of artist Osvaldo Budet in front of foliage. He wears a hat and sunglasses and grins at the camera.

A photo of artist Pablo Delano seated in front of crowded shelves. He wears a hat and looks into the camera with a neutral expression.

A close up photo of artist Paul Thulin-Jimenez. He wears glasses and looks at the camera with a neutral expression.

Paul Thulin-Jimenez

A grayscale photo of artist Pedro Cruz Cruz. He is smiling and looking away from the camera.

Pedro Cruz Cruz

A close up photo of artist Pseudomero. He wears glasses and looks intently at the camera.

A close up photo of artist Quintín Rivera Toro. He wears tinted glasses and smirks at the camera.

Quintín Rivera Toro

A grayscale photo of artist Rafael Miranda Mattei laying on a grassy hill and propped up on his arms. He is wearing sunglasses and looking away from the camera with a neutral expression.

Rafael Miranda Mattei

A close up photo of artist Ralph Vázquez-Concepción. They wear glasses and smile at the camera.

Ralph Vázquez-Concepción

A close up photo of artist Ram Brisueño standing in front of his artwork. He wears a hat and looks off camera with a neutral expression.

Rebel Betty wearing leopard print in front of pink and white drapes.

A photo of artist Rhynna M. Santos in a field dressed as Princess Leia from Starwars. She looks away from the camera with a neutral expression.

Rhynna M. Santos

A close up photo of artist Roberto Marquez. He wears a hat and sunglasses and grins lightly at the camera.

Roberto Marquez

A close up photo of artist Rodríguez Calero holding a folded photo of the lower half of a woman's face over the lower half of her own face, obscuring it. She looks at the camera with nearly closed eyes.

Rodriguez Calero

Ruben Natal-San Miguel

A close up photo of artist Estefanía Vallejo Santiago, also known as "Saint Electric." She wears glasses and smiles lightly at the camera.

Saint Electric / Estefanía Vallejo Santiago

Sam Kirk photographed in her studio.

Artist Andrea Pérez Bessin stands in front of a plant covered building. They wear glasses and look away from the camera with a neutral expression.

Santi Pérez García

A photo of artist Sebastian Vallejo standing on a rooftop with other building behind him. He wears a hat and sunglasses and faces away from the camera.

Sebastian Vallejo

A close up photo of artist Sketzii in front of her artwork. She grins at the camera.

Artist Soraya Marcano in her studio

Tontxi Vazquez selfie, Tontxi is wearing glasses and a collared shirt with cardigan

A seated photo of artist Valeria Nicolás Tizol Vivas. She wears glasses and smiles lightly at the camera.

Valeria Nicolás Tizol Vivas

Artist Vanessa Rodriguez stands in front of brick buildings and looks upward.

Vanessa Rodriguez

A photo of artist Victoria "Thirteenvic" DelValle at work. She has turned away from her piece and is laughing at something off camera.

Victoria “thirteenvic” DelValle

A grayscale photo of artist Wanda Benvenutti with her arm propped against something out of frame. She smiles into the camera.

Wanda Benvenutti

A photo of artist Werner Segarra leaning against a pickup truck. His hand is propped up next to his face and he is looking at something off camera with a neutral expression.

A close up photo of artist Yasmín Hernández. A piece of her artwork is partly in frame beside her. She faces away from the camera and smiles.

Yasmín Hernández