Jason Albuquerque is a multidisciplinary artist whose work centers on visual poetry, queerness, and radical vulnerability, primarily through photography and installation. As a first-generation queer immigrant, born and raised in Brazil, Jason explores the complex, often violent nature of “taking” photographs by placing himself in front of the camera, embracing vulnerability as a form of resistance. His art practice draws inspiration from the philosophical sensitivity of Brazilian writers like Clarice Lispector, and the intimate, raw visual language of queer photographers and painters such as Peter Hujar and Paul Cadmus.

At 16, Jason and his family immigrated to the United States in search of a better life. He went on to earn both an Associate and Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, graduating summa cum laude from Cornell University. During this time, he worked closely assisting queer and quadriplegic artist Robert Andy Coombs and collaborated on national campaigns to help underserved communities, including initiatives with Michelle Obama through the National Education Equity Lab. His dedication earned him a full scholarship to Cornell University, where he was awarded the prestigious Faculty Medal of Excellence for his promise in the field of arts.

Now at age 26, Jason lives and works as an artist in NYC.