Fútbol Is Life: Animated Sportraits by Lyndon J. Barrois, Sr.
Fútbol Is Life: Animated Sportraits by Lyndon J. Barrois, Sr.
Celebrating the arrival of the World Cup in Los Angeles, Fútbol Is Life presents works by award‑winning animator and visual‑effects artist Lyndon J. Barrois, Sr. Crafted from gum wrappers, glue, paint, and other materials, his miniature “sportraits” capture iconic moments in women’s and men’s soccer. Barrois brings a playful yet emotional energy to his meticulously hand‑made sculptures and stop-motion animations, which showcase the game’s grace and power. Fútbol Is Life highlights the artist’s inventive approach to storytelling and animation through his unique vision of the world’s most beloved sport.
This exhibition was organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Generous support provided by Contemporary Projects Endowment Fund. Additional support provided by Lisa Goodman and Josef Vascovitz, and Jason S. and Jamie J. Riffe.
All exhibitions at LACMA are underwritten by the LACMA Exhibition Fund. Major annual support is provided by The David & Meredith Kaplan Foundation, the Blanchard Nesbitt Family, Louise and Brad Edgerton, Edgerton Foundation, Ezra and Lauren Perlman, The Michael Silver Family, and Marietta Wu and Thomas Yamamoto, with generous annual funding from Mary and Daniel James, Bert Levy Fund, Justin Lubliner, Alfred E. Mann Charities, Kelsey Lee Offield, and Lenore and Richard Wayne.
Lyndon J. Barrois, Sr., U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo dives for a decisive save against Australia, 2015, detail of Fútballet, 2018, © Lyndon J. Barrois, Sr., courtesy of the artist.
- Feb 15–Jul 12, 2026
- Resnick Pavilion
- Closed today
This exhibition was organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Generous support provided by Contemporary Projects Endowment Fund. Additional support provided by Lisa Goodman and Josef Vascovitz, and Jason S. and Jamie J. Riffe.
All exhibitions at LACMA are underwritten by the LACMA Exhibition Fund. Major annual support is provided by The David & Meredith Kaplan Foundation, the Blanchard Nesbitt Family, Louise and Brad Edgerton, Edgerton Foundation, Ezra and Lauren Perlman, The Michael Silver Family, and Marietta Wu and Thomas Yamamoto, with generous annual funding from Mary and Daniel James, Bert Levy Fund, Justin Lubliner, Alfred E. Mann Charities, Kelsey Lee Offield, and Lenore and Richard Wayne.
Lyndon J. Barrois, Sr., U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo dives for a decisive save against Australia, 2015, detail of Fútballet, 2018, © Lyndon J. Barrois, Sr., courtesy of the artist.