About James Okonkwo
James has been covering arts, culture, and events in Mexico City since 2018. He previously wrote for Artforum and ran a small gallery in Roma Norte before joining La Condesa Weekly.
His beat is galleries, pop-ups, concerts, and what's on — he's usually the first to know about an opening or a new show. If it's worth your evening, he'll tell you. If it's not, he won't waste your time.
James believes the best neighborhood coverage connects what's happening to where you live. A gallery opening in Juárez, a pop-up in Condesa, a concert in Parque México — it's all part of the same city.
Credentials & background
- Former contributor at Artforum
- 8 years in Roma Norte and La Condesa
- Ran a gallery in Roma Norte 2019–2022
About their perspective
La Condesa isn't just restaurants and parks — it's a neighborhood full of people making things happen. My job is to surface the shows, pop-ups, and moments that are worth your attention.