Opening // Beto Ladarlo: Death to Machismo

​We are thrilled to announce our first solo show at Envelope featuring work by Beto Ladarlo. Beto is a photographer and artist from Los Angeles, California, working primarily in portraiture and documentary photography. His work centers on vulnerability and human connection, capturing honest and intimate moments between himself and his subjects. 

​For the exhibit at Envelope, Beto is presenting a series of nine portraits that are part of an ongoing project called “Death to Machismo,” in which he examines how male-identifying individuals in the Latinx community create their own concepts of masculinity that deviate from the toxic notions of machismo. The project captures their expressions of manhood that challenge deeply ingrained cultural norms while staying authentic to their heritage. Through intimate portraits and personal stories, the series explores a spectrum of inclusivity and progressive notions, offering a fresh perspective on masculinity in the Latino community. Ultimately, it seeks to promote a more inclusive and evolving understanding of manhood within this cultural context.

​In addition to prints and framed works for sale, we will have a limited run of Beto’s zine of the same name. We hope to see you at the opening reception.

​Beverages will be served.

​Xo

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