Draft:Salvador Alanís Luebbert

Salvador Alanís
BornJune 1, 1964
Mexico City
NationalityMexican
EducationChemical Engineering
Alma materUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México
MovementContemporary Mexican Art

Salvador Alanís Luebbert (Mexico City, July 1, 1964) is a Mexican chemical engineer, writer, professor, and producer. He is widely recognized in the cultural community as a pioneering figure, particularly for his innovative use of hypertext and electronic media in Latin American poetry. On television, he is known for launching alongside Pedro Torres, the Mexican version of Big Brother (2002), and his role as the spokesperson for the reality show. He also created and produced the first two seasons of Elle México Diseña (2011) and One Last Shot (2014).

He has published seven poetry books in Mexico and contributes to newspapers and magazines. Between 1995 and 1998, he was awarded the National Fund for the Arts grant.

His latest works focus on researching art, culture, and poetics, including unpublished classical works and those by contemporary Mexican authors.

Salvador Alanís Luebbert's commitment to cultural exchange is evident in his founding of the Institute for Creative Exchange (ICE Americas) in Toronto, alongside Ximena Berecochea. This initiative serves as a platform for promoting cultural exchange between Canadian artists and those from the rest of the continent, a testament to his dedication to fostering artistic collaboration and enriching the cultural landscape.

He has published seven poetry books in Mexico and contributes to newspapers and magazines. Between 1995 and 1998, he was awarded the National Fund for the Arts grant.

His latest works focus on researching art, culture, and poetics, including unpublished classical works and those by contemporary Mexican authors.


Salvador Alanís Luebbert's commitment to cultural exchange is evident in his founding of the Institute for Creative Exchange (ICE Americas) in Toronto, alongside Ximena Berecochea. This initiative serves as a platform for promoting cultural exchange between Canadian artists and those from the rest of the continent, a testament to his dedication to fostering artistic collaboration and enriching the cultural landscape.