As an artist whose practice has been deeply informed by what it means to be Mexican-American in the United States today, Timo Fahler’s recent move with his family to Amsterdam added another layer to his cultural and lived experience. His identity as a person of mixed heritage deeply informs his artistic practice. For such individuals, code-switching is both a burden and an asset in their skill set, as they navigate difficult cultural legacies and political and social terrain that can be hostile. However, with their particular background and experiences, they have a unique way of navigating the globalized world and collapsing concepts of nation-states or race categories. It was necessary to keep this in mind when I met Timo Fahler at his Amsterdam studio to learn more about his background and work.

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