Manuel DeLanda
Manuel DeLanda, born in Mexico City in 1952, moved to New York in 1975 where he established himself as a multifaceted intellectual.
Beginning his career studying art in the 1970s, he gained recognition as an independent filmmaker creating experimental 8mm and 16mm films influenced by critical theory and philosophy.
During the 1980s, his focus shifted to programming, software development, and computer art.
His encounter with philosopher Gilles Deleuze's work transformed his trajectory, inspiring him to explore philosophy's creative possibilities and establishing him as a prominent figure in the 'new materialism' movement.
