Born in La Plata, Argentina, Graciela Gutiérrez Marx became a central figure in the conceptual art scene during the 1970s. She was deeply involved in the mail art network, a global movement that bypassed traditional gallery systems by using the mail to distribute and create art.

Her practice focused on the intersection of communication, politics, and collective creativity. She often collaborated with other artists, most notably Edgardo Antonio Vigo, to organize exhibitions and projects that challenged the boundaries of institutional art spaces.

Gutiérrez Marx maintained a prolific career centered on the philosophy of the 'art of the people,' emphasizing accessibility and the democratization of creative expression. Her work remains a foundational reference for the study of Latin American conceptualism and network-based art practices.