Jesús León

Jose de Jesús "Chucho" León Hernández is a part of Mexico City's nightlife. For over twenty years, he has documented what happens, who is in vogue, capturing the newcomers and losses of the scene with his camera, the underground locations, the gay clubs, the vibrant music life. As an immense cultural magnet with its 20 million inhabitants, the metropolis reinvents itself every night, creating a stage for those who crave attention; perfect hunting grounds for Chucho to pursue and photograph the creatures of the night, significantly altering the ambiance with his presence and camera. His photos range from the young and beautiful to the queer; from drug- and sex-induced exuberance to Mexico's eternal flirtation with death. Although Jesús León Hernández's works are represented in some of Mexico's most important collections.