Personerío is a 2005 publication by José de la Colina issued through the Universidad Veracruzana. The volume brings together a series of discourses, essays and lectures that examine the lives and contributions of Mexican artists and intellectuals during the twentieth century. Blending biographical detail with historical context and critical assessment, the text offers readers a nuanced portrait of cultural figures who shaped Mexico’s artistic landscape. Though the work does not follow a traditional narrative, its pieces are linked by a common interest in how personal trajectories intersect with broader social and aesthetic movements. The book spans 201 pages and is written in Spanish, reflecting the author’s deep engagement with the nation’s cultural heritage. Scholars of Mexican literature, art history, and cultural studies will find the collection a valuable resource for understanding the interplay between individual creativity and national identity in the modern era.