La Chola Poblete's 'Pop Andino' Challenges Systems at MASP
At MASP in São Paulo, the exhibition 'La Chola Poblete – Pop Andino' showcases 31 pieces by the Argentine artist La Chola, as part of the 'Histórias Latino-Americanas' initiative. Curated by Leandro Muniz and Adriano Pedrosa, the display delves into themes of identity, religion, and power, merging pop culture with pre-Columbian imagery. La Chola, originally a performance artist who now specializes in drawing and watercolor, is recognized for her 'Vírgenes Cholas' series and received an honorable mention for 'As Virgens Chola' at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024. Hailing from Guaymallén, Mendoza, her art reflects on marginalized communities in 'Brown Argentina,' featuring works like 'La loba' (2023) and 'Virgen de la leche' (2023), which critique body commodification.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'La Chola Poblete – Pop Andino' at MASP in São Paulo.
- Part of MASP's 'Histórias Latino-Americanas' program.
- 31 works by La Chola Poblete on display.
- Curated by Leandro Muniz and Adriano Pedrosa.
- Artist received honorable mention at 60th Venice Biennale (2024) for 'As Virgens Chola'.
- La Chola is the first Indigenous trans Argentine to receive recognition at Venice Biennale.
- Artist born in Guaymallén, Mendoza, Argentina.
- Series 'Vírgenes Cholas' includes 33 planned works, 28 completed as of early 2026.
Entities
Artists
- La Chola Poblete
Institutions
- MASP
- Arsenale di Venezia
- 60th Venice Biennale
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Venice
- Italy
- Guaymallén
- Mendoza
- Argentina