Carlos Moreno
I approach Barrio Pop Studio as a space where art, culture, and heritage intersect, creating experiences that are felt as much as they are seen. Growing up in San Antonio and moving through UT Austin, a fellowship at the Andy Warhol Museum, and work at SITE Santa Fe, ICA/Boston, and Studio Museum Harlem, I’ve learned that the most resonant art is rooted in connection — to community, memory, and identity.
As a Chicano curator, my focus is on crafting experiences that celebrate Latinx culture, sensory storytelling, and holistic wellness. Barrio Pop Studio is a platform for experimentation, for honoring tradition while embracing the new — whether through our scented candle collections, healing arts, or apothecary offerings.
This is a space for artists, audiences, and communities to intersect, explore, and feel inspired, reflecting the depth and diversity of Chicano and Latinx creative expression.
Carlos Moreno
Founder & Curator
About Us
Barrio Pop Studio is a curatorial platform at the intersection of contemporary art, Latinx culture, and sensory experience. Founded by Carlos Moreno, the studio creates spaces and objects that engage the senses, spark reflection, and invite communities to explore creativity in new ways.
Through scented candles, apothecary offerings, and holistic wellness experiences, each project is approached with intention — blending ritual, memory, and contemporary art practices to craft experiences that are both personal and culturally resonant. Barrio Pop Studio is dedicated to experimentation, connection, and cultural celebration, amplifying Latinx voices while fostering thoughtful engagement with art and creativity.
Carlos Moreno
Founder & Curator
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.
carlos@barriopopstudio.com
(512).800.
