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.
All exhibitions at LACMA are underwritten by the LACMA Exhibition Fund. Major annual support is provided by The David & Meredith Kaplan Foundation, Louise and Brad Edgerton, Edgerton Foundation, and Ezra and Lauren Perlman, with generous annual funding from Tanya Fileva, Mary and Daniel James, Bert Levy Fund, Justin Lubliner, Alfred E. Mann Charities, Kelsey Lee Offield, Lenore and Richard Wayne, and Marietta Wu and Thomas Yamamoto.
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
This exhibition was organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Generous support provided by Contemporary Projects Endowment Fund.
All exhibitions at LACMA are underwritten by the LACMA Exhibition Fund. Major annual support is provided by The David & Meredith Kaplan Foundation, Louise and Brad Edgerton, Edgerton Foundation, and Ezra and Lauren Perlman, with generous annual funding from Tanya Fileva, Mary and Daniel James, Bert Levy Fund, Justin Lubliner, Alfred E. Mann Charities, Kelsey Lee Offield, Lenore and Richard Wayne, and Marietta Wu and Thomas Yamamoto.
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.