Cynthia K Cortes

I was born and raised in New York City. At an early age, I revealed an affinity for the arts. I was attracted to various disciplines, from dance to painting. I studied dance at Peridance and Alvin Ailey (both in NYC) for several years, however, it was photography that completely won me over. This newfound passion inspired me to study the more refined elements of the craft at I.C.P., the International Center of Photography, based in NYC, NY.

For almost a decade, I was the Deputy Chief (and Co-Founder) of Karin + Raoul, one of the most unique art and lifestyle magazines in the industry. The publication supported the intimate, sexy works of professional photographers who dared to expose their sensual creativity from all around the world.
“Doing Common Things in an Uncommon Way!”

I also have always been devoted to philanthropic endeavors. I continue to support and donate my artwork to several charities all over the world, and champion causes to empower young women and children. A couple of my favorite causes are The Somaly Mam Foundation Global fundraiser, Brave is Beautiful, and Beauty for Freedom which I happen to be an ambassador for!

My self-portraits are captures of my personal journey, using my emotions, movements, and sensua...

{I.C.P.} the International Center of Photography based in NYC, NY.

Mana Contemporary “Oriel Studio” Jersey NY, “Art State of Mind” {Group show} August 18th - Sept 18th 2023

Rockaway Beach Surf Club _ exhibited , NY 2021
Express Your Selfie – SHAG – Williamsburg, NY
Nov 15th – January 11 2020

Naiad Collective {The Cloud} Group show – Art Basel Miami Dec 4th – 8th 2019

Glamor Art at Pinks {pop up}, NY NY June 11th, 2019

Wonder Fair {Here and Now} a divine feminine perspective – Art Basel, Miami Dec 4th -8th 2018

OPHELIA {I Feel Ya} Lucas Lucas gallery
Sept 5th – Oct. 7th 2018 NYC, NY

Sex Work, Art Work - Beauty for Freedom
February 14 – 22nd 2018

“Beauty for Freedom” Jimmy at the James, NY NY October 2016

Bridge Helsinki “Feel the Burn” Bones Helsinki, Finland April – May 2016

Select Fair/ ART BASEL “Con Artist Gallery” Dec 2013

“Members Only” Culture Fix Group Show – Sept 2013

Red Dot / ART BASEL, with Divisio Gallery, Miami Florida Dec 2012

MKL POP Presents “LUST” Group Show – LA California June 2012

“Sex Cells” with Emmanuel Fremin Gallery. NY NY
June – July 2012

The Leukemia Needs Foundation. “Art For The Cause” Loft 33 NYC NY Sept 2012

Red Dot / ART BASEL “Solo Show” Cynco Gallery – Miami Florida Dec. 2011

“PULCHRITUDE” Karin + Raoul Exhibition, DD172 Gallery May – Junt ...