Carlos Moreno
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Carlos Moreno (he/him) is a Texas-born artist, curator, and creative entrepreneur with a background in Art History and contemporary art institutions. His arts journey began as a teen intern at Artpace San Antonio and grew into national experience as a fellow at the Andy Warhol Museum, with roles at SITE Santa Fe, Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, and The Studio Museum in Harlem.
Carlos launched Barrio Pop Studio to merge his curatorial background with his cultural roots - blending scent, art, and activism to create a space where Latinx heritage can be seen, smelled, and celebrated. His work centers healing, memory, and community.
About Us
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Barrio Pop Studio is a Latinx-owned makerspace and cultural gift shop based in Austin, Texas. We specialize in handcrafted candles and wellness goods inspired by Latinx culture, sacred rituals, and pop iconography. From nostalgic scents like Pan Dulce to spiritual blends like Palo Santo, each product is a sensory homage to the beauty and complexity of Latinx identity.
Founded by artist and curator Carlos Moreno, Barrio Pop Studio is more than a candle line—it’s a creative hub for scent-based art experiences, holistic wellness, and cultural storytelling.
Special Initiatives
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Join us for a one-day, scent-forward art show hosted by Barrio Pop Studio in collaboration with the City of Austin’s Nexus program — a vibrant celebration of BIPOC artists and wellness creators, launching in 2025. Explore the event here!
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Barrio Pop Studio proudly partners with community-based retail and cultural experiences across Texas to share our signature scents of The Barrio. Check out our upcoming events here!
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We’re rooted in culture — and we want you to celebrate yours, too. Barrio Pop Studio offers limited-edition scents and designs co-created with Latinx artists and herbalists. Got a collab idea? Let’s make it happen. Fill out the contact form below.
We want to hear from you
Interested in carrying our candles, collaborating on a scent, or bringing Barrio Pop Studio to your space? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us or fill out the contact form.
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