Gabriel Orozco (b. 1962) is a Mexican contemporary artist renowned for his conceptual and multidisciplinary approach, seamlessly blending sculpture, photography, installation, and drawing. Born in Jalapa, Veracruz, and raised in Mexico City, Orozco studied at the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas (UNAM) and the Círculo de Bellas Artes in Madrid. His work challenges traditional art boundaries by transforming everyday objects into thought-provoking pieces. Notable works include La DS (1993), a Citroën car narrowed to two-thirds its width, and Black Kites (1997), a human skull adorned with a graphite checkerboard pattern. Orozco's Mobile Matrix (2006), a whale skeleton suspended in Mexico City's Vasconcelos Library, exemplifies his exploration of organic forms and spatial dynamics. His art has been exhibited globally, with retrospectives at institutions like MoMA, Tate Modern, and Centre Pompidou. In 2025, the Museo Jumex in Mexico City hosted his most comprehensive retrospective, featuring over 300 works spanning his diverse career. Beyond the gallery, Orozco has contributed to urban projects, notably leading the master plan for the Chapultepec Forest in Mexico City, reflecting his commitment to integrating art into public spaces.