Luciana Quieroz Gongora
M.A. Arts Politics Class of 2022
B.A. Performing Arts, Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru
Luciana Queiroz Góngora is a multidisciplinary artist and researcher born and raised in Lima, Peru. Their practice specializes in queer art, especially queer performance. In 2019, they were awarded the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru’s PADET prize for their thesis, which researched drag performance in their hometown of Lima. With a background in theater, in 2021 they began producing and starring in underground drag shows in Lima along with two close friends and collaborators. After spending a year in New York City, they returned to their hometown in 2022 and founded The Fagtory, a space that promotes and celebrates the art of drag in Lima. Additionally, Luciana continues to work as a freelance producer.
What drew you to the M.A. in Arts Politics?
The idea of learning and growing in a place that allows me to combine my love for the arts and my passion for social justice.
How did your experience in the program shape your work?
My year in APP and all the experiences that came with it gave me the confidence to start working on my dream project and finally dedicate my career to drag full time.
What are some of the challenges and/or rewards of this program?
The biggest reward for me was the opportunity to meet such a diverse group of artists. Having the chance to share and exchange ideas and points of view with my cohort was very nurturing for my own praxis.