We are proud to be able to work on an equal footing with numerous renowned artists and creatives from Latin America. These partnerships will be further deepened in the coming years. Our focus is on long-term, trusting relationships.
The artists come from a wide range of disciplines and enrich our collection with their unique perspectives. Many of them have been active in Latin American street art for decades. In addition to graffiti and murals, they use traditional printing techniques such as screen printing, wood and lino printing and also use digital media such as video mapping to bring their messages closer to a wide audience.
In addition, we work closely with printing companies and creative workshops that serve as contact points for artists, especially to promote and support young talent. We are continuously expanding our collection with works that fit our core themes and come from artists who work in an authentic, inspiring and inclusive way - because that is what we stand for at Arte Popular Latino.
DEXPIERTE COLECTIVO (COL)
Dexpierte Colectivo from Colombia consists of five core members and numerous contributors and has been bringing social issues into public spaces for over 12 years - from Colombia to all of Latin America. Using techniques such as stencil, poster art, graffiti and video mapping, the collective sheds light on issues such as social inequality, discrimination, violence and the value of cultural diversity. Through workshops for people of all ages, the community is actively involved in the creative process and encouraged to participate in the design of public spaces.
Topic Areas: Latinoamérica Rebelde
MARIA CECILIA RODRIGUEZ ODDONE (UY)
Ceci, alias CECIRO, is a key figure in Uruguay's contemporary art scene and has gained international recognition for her activist passion and ecological sensitivity. For over a decade, her artistic career has taken her through various disciplines such as mural painting, screen printing, printmaking and illustration. As a member of the Casa Wang collective, she creates works that open a lively dialogue between nature and femininity and make the viewer reflect. With a clear ecological and feminist message, Ceci is deeply committed to working with young people to pass on the transformative power of art.
Topic Areas: Feminist Art │ Latinoamérica Rebelde
CARLOS ANDRES CARRILLO ESCARRAGA (COL)
Carlos Andres Carrillo Escarraga, known as "Zecarrillo", is a Colombian graphic design professor and illustrator who draws inspiration in his art from the search for identity, his roots and Latin American popular culture. Using a mix of digital illustrations and analogue techniques, he creates a unique visual language that interprets Colombia's cultural heritage in a modern way and conveys profound messages. His works go deep beneath the surface and encourage viewers to delve into and reflect on a visual world full of symbolism. In addition to his work as an illustrator and designer, Zecarrillo has been a lecturer at two prestigious design faculties in Cali for over 15 years. His works have been presented in national and international exhibitions.
Topic Areas: African Roots │ Mysticism │ Latinoamérica Rebelde
TOXICÓMANO CALLEJERO (COL)
Toxicómano Callejero - translated as "street junkie" - is one of the central figures of the Latin American street art scene. For two decades, the graffiti artist from Bogotá has been confronting society with political and social realities. With his distinctive style and inspired by the rebellious punk culture, his works critically address issues such as politics, racism, human rights, gender-based violence and media control. His art, which is characterized by satirical humor and sharp contrasts, can be found not only on the streets, but also in prominent places such as the National Library of Colombia. Toxicómano's works are part of the cultural conversation in Colombia and have had an influence far beyond the country's borders.
Topic Areas: Latinoamérica Rebelde
CHEZAR DUBININ (MEX)
Chezar Dubinin is a young Mexican artist specializing in traditional printing techniques. He has worked at the prestigious Colombian printing workshop La Linterna in Cali, where he honed his skills in linocut and movable type. His works are characterized by the combination of traditional printing methods with contemporary themes. Dubinin also gives workshops to pass on his knowledge to other artists.
Topic Areas: Mysticism │ Latinoamérica Rebelde
LA LINTERNA CALI
From outdoor advertising to a lively creative workshop.
"Move! - otherwise you'll be buried alive," sings Bobby Cruz to the rhythm of Richie Ray's orchestra. The same expression could also be used for the La Linterna graphic workshop, founded in 1934 near San Antonio, Cali, which has managed to write a new chapter in its history.
Since its founding in 1934, the printing company in Cali, Colombia, has had to reinvent itself again and again. After an economic bankruptcy, former master printers took over the business. They developed a new, self-managed business model that broke away from classic advertising production and focused on artistic projects. Using historic printing machines, sustainable sugar cane paper and a tropical color palette, distinctive art is created here in close collaboration with many artists in the region. A remarkable story from a variety of perspectives.
Topic Areas: Music & Joy of Life │ Others
