Originally a tattoo artist, Dr. Lakra’s work has expanded into various mediums, including
drawing,
painting, and
sculpture, where he often reinterprets classic images from popular culture, religious art, and indigenous Mexican traditions.
« I would always carry around a doctor’s briefcase, and someone gave me that nickname—I’m a lakra doctor, the kind that gives people lakras. »
Dr. Lakra
His art is known for its provocative, humorous, and sometimes macabre elements, as he frequently embellishes vintage photographs, magazine covers, and found objects with tattoo-like designs. Dr. Lakra’s work explores themes of identity, mortality, and cultural hybridity, challenging conventional ideas of beauty and the boundaries between high and low
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Originally a tattoo artist, Dr. Lakra’s work has expanded into various mediums, including
drawing,
painting, and
sculpture, where he often reinterprets classic images from popular culture, religious art, and indigenous Mexican traditions.
« I would always carry around a doctor’s briefcase, and someone gave me that nickname—I’m a lakra doctor, the kind that gives people lakras. »
Dr. Lakra
His art is known for its provocative, humorous, and sometimes macabre elements, as he frequently embellishes vintage photographs, magazine covers, and found objects with tattoo-like designs. Dr. Lakra’s work explores themes of identity, mortality, and cultural hybridity, challenging conventional ideas of beauty and the boundaries between high and low art. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Tate Modern in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, making him a prominent figure in the global contemporary art scene
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