Visual Artist & ArtivistIndividual
Daniel Arzola (he/they) is a Venezuelan artist and LGBTQ+ activist, renowned for his "Artivism," using art to address human rights, diversity, and equality. His project "No Soy Tu Chiste" gained global recognition and went viral during 2013-2014 for challenging stereotypes against the LGBTQ+ community. Madonna noticed and featured Arzola's work in her Art for Freedom project in 2013. Arzola's art is exhibited worldwide, and he has a permanent display at the Carlos Jáuregui station on the Buenos Aires subway, the first LGBTQ+ subway station in Latin America.
Beyond art, Arzola actively promotes his theory of "Artivism" through conferences and workshops at universities in Venezuela, Mexico, the United States, and Canada. His colorful and bold style has made him a prominent figure in LGBTQ+ film festivals globally since 2015, designing posters for festivals in The Netherlands, Chile, Uruguay, Albania, Kosovo, and the Faroe Islands. In 2017, Arzola was awarded
a Trailblazer Honors Award from Logo TV and VH1. Currently residing in Minneapolis, he serves as a Senior Graphic Designer for the University of Minnesota.