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Artist Arena is a curated platform built by and for artists. Through physical exhibitions in Stockholm and our online marketplace, Artist Arena Market, we connect contemporary artists with collectors across the globe. We represent a diverse community – from emerging talents and growing voices to established names – and showcase original works in carefully selected and inspiring environments. Our mission is to build a positive, supportive community that empowers more artists to grow, reach new audiences, and pursue their dreams. For collectors, we offer direct access to unique contemporary art and the opportunity to invest in a wide range of artistic expression.

Artist ArenaPortfoliosHector Zarate

About

I was born in Mexico City but my curiosity has taken me to many places: US, London, Warsaw and now Stockholm.

After a previous life in Engineering, Management, and Entrepreneurship, my photographic work is focused on portrait and fashion.

Inspiration

After many years of working with maths, I'm now drawn very much to it. I feel like almost all shapes and forms around us hint at a mathematical rhythm—Mountains, LEDs, and every day objects have all their exponential or logarithmic faces.

While not trained formally in arts, my background in Engineering and Management have allowed me to understand the physics of light, the electronics of studio lights and cameras, and the collaboration required in the set to produce great images. 



Last Winter I attended the Fashion Photography course in the London Institute of Photography, and this Summer I was accepted in the Summer Fashion Shooting course at the prestigious Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Milan.

- November 2024. Solo exhibition. Three Abatract Works. Galleri Skåpet.
- November 2024. Group exhibition. CFF Salong 2024. Centrum för fotografi.
- Q1-2025. Solo exhibition. Capillary Action: Portraits of Hair and Identity. Gallery to be announced.

Digital Photography Medium Format.

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