Felix Marquez
Félix Márquez is a Mexican visual journalist whose work confronts some of the most pressing human stories of our time. Specialising in migration, violence, and human rights, he has documented the realities of Latin America with uncompromising honesty and sensitivity.
In 2024, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography with The Associated Press, recognition that cemented his place among the leading voices in contemporary photojournalism. His work has been widely published and exhibited across the Americas and Europe.
For over a decade, Félix Márquez has dedicated himself to documenting the war against drug trafficking in Mexico, the struggles of migration, and the defence of human rights. His photographs offer an unflinching yet compassionate lens on communities caught in cycles of violence and displacement, particularly focusing on children and families affected by these crises. His long-term commitment to these subjects reflects not only journalistic rigour but also a deep sense of responsibility towards the people he photographs.
His career has been recognised with some of the most prestigious awards in visual journalism. In 2024, his coverage of migration for The Associated Press earned the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography. In 2023, he was awarded first place in the “Single News” category at POY Latam. Earlier, in both 2017 and 2019, he won the Gabriel García Márquez Award for Ibero-American Journalism. His work has also appeared in international publications including The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, De Volkskrant, Liberation, and Le Monde, reinforcing his role as a voice of record on issues shaping Latin America.
Beyond his assignments, Félix is dedicated to creating platforms for dialogue and education in the field of visual journalism. He is the founder of the Mirar Distinto Photo Festival. This initiative fosters exchange among photographers, editors, and audiences with a focus on human rights, social justice, and migration narratives. This project highlights his belief that photography should not only document but also spark conversation and action.
Félix is also the author of Testigo de la Violencia, a book that chronicles years of coverage of violence in Mexico. Combining searing imagery with powerful storytelling, the book stands as a testimony to the role of photography in both preserving memory and confronting collective trauma.
His work has been exhibited widely across the Americas and Europe, reflecting both its journalistic importance and artistic value. Whether published in leading international outlets or displayed in galleries, Félix’s photographs engage audiences with the urgent realities of Latin America. His ability to balance immediacy with empathy has made him one of the most respected independent voices in contemporary photojournalism.
As an independent journalist, Félix continues to work at the intersection of human rights and storytelling, committed to amplifying the voices of those most often silenced. He frequently collaborates with grassroots organisations, NGOs, and cultural institutions to ensure his work contributes to broader conversations on justice and dignity. His photography represents not only a career marked by significant accolades but also a personal mission to document and share the experiences of communities facing violence and displacement, reaffirming the power of visual journalism as both a witness and catalyst for change.