Chris Vargas

Chris Vargas is an Associate Professor of Time-Based Art at Western Washington University's College of Fine and Performing Arts. He is the founder of the Museum of Transgender Hirstory and Art (MOTHA), a conceptual project exploring transgender culture and history through art. His work has been featured in exhibitions like 'Queer California: Untold Stories' at the Oakland Museum of California and profiled in Artforum's September 2021 issue. Vargas' research focuses on queer and trans artistic practices, institutional critique, and the intersection of art with social activism.

Though no formal education details are provided here, his professional contributions emphasize collaborative and ephemeral art forms. His current projects continue to challenge traditional museum frameworks and amplify trans narratives in cultural spaces.