Tianguis, or outdoor mercados, are a staple in Latin American society, offering a varied and lively marketplace for locals, while also reflecting the local diversity, flavors, and textures unique to the communities they serve. Inspired by this rich cultural context, French-Peruvian artist, Claudia Rivera, is bringing the Latino mercado to the city of Paris, France, for an immersive and uniquely Latine experience.
Lo Nuestro: Pop-Up Store Latin America is a Parisian pop-up that will feature 12 Latine designers representing 7 cities worldwide, such as Ghetto Friends, Equihua, HoodBaby, and Moños mi Niñez, among others. The pop-up will run from September 14-15.
Beyond showcasing Latine talent, the mercado pop-up also aims to encourage a cultural exchange between France and Latin America, by paving the way towards a more inclusive and equitable collaboration between creatives. Taking place in one of the world’s fashion capitals, the pop-up also aims to serve as a collaborative meeting space for young people to connect and bring Latin American art and fashion to Paris’ cultural fore.
True to its Mercadito roots, the pop-up will also feature Latine marketplace staples, such as a flower shop, bodega, beauty salon, and a juice bar by Havana Club. Adidas has also partnered with the pop-up, offering visitors an opportunity to customize their Adidas Speziales with ribbons imported from Peru.
To celebrate the pop-up, there also will be a release party that will bring together DJ’s from Paris and New York on September 14th. Tickets for that can be purchased here.
The Lo Nuestro Pop-Up is free, and will take place at Au Roi, showroom and gallery, located at 73-75 Rue de la Fontaine au Roi in Paris, France.