Juan José Camacho was born in Coyoacán, Mexico 1950. Showed profound interest since infancy. During adolescence develops his skills as a graphic designer and illustrator, funding a design studio later on – This studio still exists nowadays. However, since 1984 decides to pursue painting full-time. His first one-man art show took place in Mexico City Museum, 1980.

Has participated in numerous collective shows as well as individual exhibitions like Culture House (Casa de Cultura) Tlalpan, Mexico City; Estrada Culture Show in Houston, Texas (USA); La Sirena Gallery in Tucson, Arizona (USA); and most recently in Lucita Aguilera Gallery in Hermosillo, Sonora (Mexico).