LALO: Between Worlds
@ VSG Contemporary
673 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago IL 60642
Opening Friday, June 6th, from 6PM - 9:45PM
On view through Saturday, July 12th
Between Worlds marks a major moment for LALO- his first solo show and one that’s been eagerly
awaited by collectors and fans alike. The exhibition features 14 new paintings across three sizes—each one capturing his signature cast of playful, slightly unhinged, and sometimes dangerous characters as they descend
on Earth. These mischievous figures touch down in cities and landscapes across the globe: Chicago and Los
Angeles (a nod to where he studied and now works), but also Paris, Morocco, South Korea, Brazil,
Costa Rica, Spain, Cambodia, New York City, Iceland, Italy, and even Antarctica. Together, the works
create a globe-hopping, cartoon-fueled invasion that’s as funny as it is surreal.
LALO’s world blends the punch of street art with the energy of animated storytelling. His paintings
feel like your favorite Saturday morning cartoon took a detour through a graffiti-covered alley and came back weirder, funnier, and a little more chaotic. Think Murakami or KAWS—with a wild streak and original characters that shape-shift across settings.
Born in Cleveland and shaped by his Costa Rican heritage, LALO studied in Chicago before
building his studio practice in Los Angeles. With a growing collector base and an unmistakable
visual voice, this debut solo show marks the start of something big.
Curated by artist and mentor Lefty OUT There—who has long championed LALO’s work—Between
Worlds is brought to life by a team that believes deeply in his vision. Lefty and VSG Director Allan
Weinberger have been longtime collaborators and creative partners, who are united with a shared
belief in LALO and everything his future holds.
Come see what happens when imagination takes over Earth—and stay for the party.
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