Marcos López Retrospective at Fundación Larivière Traces Argentine Photographer's Stylistic Evolution
The Fundación Larivière in Buenos Aires is currently hosting a retrospective exhibition featuring the work of Argentine photographer Marcos López, who was born in 1958. Running until April 19, 2026, and curated by Valeria González, the show includes more than 200 pieces spanning from 1975 to 2025. It illustrates López's evolution from black-and-white imagery to the vibrant colors of his Pop Latino series in the early 1990s. Noteworthy pieces on display include Asado en Mendiolaza (2001), La autopsia (2005), and Sireno del Río de la Plata (2002). The exhibition also emphasizes López's personal themes and his adaptation to photography using mobile devices, all while preserving his distinct visual style. It is situated at Caboto 564 in La Boca, Buenos Aires.
Key facts
- Marcos López retrospective runs through April 19, 2026 at Fundación Larivière in Buenos Aires
- Exhibition features over 200 works spanning 1975-2025
- Curated by Valeria González
- Highlights Pop Latino series from early 1990s that broke with Argentine black-and-white tradition
- Features staged scenes with artificial sets and props creating allegorical images
- Includes Asado en Mendiolaza (2001), a reworking of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper
- Show traces transition from black-and-white to intense color saturation
- Recent works created with mobile devices maintain López's visual system
Entities
Artists
- Marcos López
- Freddy Alborta
- Leonardo da Vinci
Institutions
- Fundación Larivière
Locations
- Buenos Aires
- Argentina
- Santa Fe
- La Boca
- Córdoba
- Mendiolaza
- Río de la Plata