Lucas Lasnier, aka PARBO, was born in Mar del Plata and raised in Buenos Aires, the city where he currently lives and creates his work. He is a graphic designer and visual artist, and part of a generation of Argentine artists who took their talents in art and design beyond the traditional confines of galleries and commercial spaces.
Since his beginnings in street art in 2001, Parbo has experimented with letter-based graffiti and stencil, becoming one of the pioneers of the street art movement in Argentina. Over time, he gravitated toward large-scale murals. His work is influenced by graphic design and character culture, with a flair for realistic portraiture and installations.
In 2002, Parbo founded Kid Gaucho, a multidisciplinary design and art collective specializing in experimental and commissioned artwork, provocative installations, and commercial projects. Influenced by artistic expressions like comics and American Pop Surrealism, and with a strong connection to skateboarding and heavy metal culture, Parbo has showcased his murals in cities across South America, Mexico, Europe, and the United States. He has also been invited to offer workshops and talks in various cities across Latin America, sharing his unique style and perspective with new audiences.
In 2020, together with fellow artists, he established La Cima, an art space in the Villa Crespo neighborhood. This studio has become a hub for artistic production, offering workshops and courses in printmaking, calligraphy, and experimental practices. In addition to regular classes, La Cima hosts exhibitions, shows, and external events, actively contributing to Buenos Aires vibrant art scene.
His work has been featured in books and magazines such as Trace Magazine, Juxtapoz, Booooooom, and Hi-Fructose, among others.
ARTISTIC FORMATION
2000 to the present training in public space.
1996 - 2000 Graphic design at Fadu, UBA (University of Buenos Aires).
1990 - 1993 Fine art workshop at Roberto Sobrado Academy.
1996 - 2000 Graphic design at Fadu, UBA (University of Buenos Aires).
1990 - 1993 Fine art workshop at Roberto Sobrado Academy.
TEACHING & WORKSHOPS
2025 - Workshop at Portal Bosque, Punta del Este, Uruguay.
2024 - TALLER course at La Cima, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2023 - Jury of the national visual arts salon of Bahia Blanca, Argentina.
2015 - 2017 Haus Design and visual art school, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2007 Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Colombia.
2007 Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile.
2024 - TALLER course at La Cima, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2023 - Jury of the national visual arts salon of Bahia Blanca, Argentina.
2015 - 2017 Haus Design and visual art school, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2007 Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Cali, Colombia.
2007 Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile.
EXHIBITIONS AND FESTIVALS
OPEN LAB, November 2024. Casa Doopler, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
ABRE VILLA CRESPO, September 2024, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
ONE NIGHT SHOW, May 2024. Lo de Nilda, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
ABRE VILLA CRESPO, September 2023, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
OPEN STUDIO, August 2022. La Cima, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
PRE & POST, March 2021. Casa Doopler, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
HUMAN, May 2020. Stay Gallery, California, EE.UU.
WOWxWOW, October 2018. London, England.
ColorBA III, September 2017. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
WOWxWOW, August 2017. London, England.
ColorBA II, March 2017. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
BUENA VISTA, November 2016. Miami, EEUU.
CONCRETO, November 2016. Fortaleza, Brazil.
ColorBA, September 2016. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
LATIDO AMERICANO, August 2016. Asunción, Paraguay.
EVOLUTION, October 2015. Honeycomb Gallery, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
IDENTIDAD, September 2015. Honeycomb Gallery, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
FIAP, February 2015. FIAP Festival, Cancún, México.
PERCEPTIONS. March 2014. Galeria Pánico. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
GALLERY NIGHTS, December 2013. Elsi Del Rio - Arte Contemporáneo. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
ABRE VILLA CRESPO, September 2024, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
ONE NIGHT SHOW, May 2024. Lo de Nilda, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
ABRE VILLA CRESPO, September 2023, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
OPEN STUDIO, August 2022. La Cima, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
PRE & POST, March 2021. Casa Doopler, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
HUMAN, May 2020. Stay Gallery, California, EE.UU.
WOWxWOW, October 2018. London, England.
ColorBA III, September 2017. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
WOWxWOW, August 2017. London, England.
ColorBA II, March 2017. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
BUENA VISTA, November 2016. Miami, EEUU.
CONCRETO, November 2016. Fortaleza, Brazil.
ColorBA, September 2016. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
LATIDO AMERICANO, August 2016. Asunción, Paraguay.
EVOLUTION, October 2015. Honeycomb Gallery, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
IDENTIDAD, September 2015. Honeycomb Gallery, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
FIAP, February 2015. FIAP Festival, Cancún, México.
PERCEPTIONS. March 2014. Galeria Pánico. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
GALLERY NIGHTS, December 2013. Elsi Del Rio - Arte Contemporáneo. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
FOLIO SESSIONS. October 2013. Caja Blanca. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
PROYECTO PUENTE. July 2013. Kosovo Gallery. Cordoba, Argentina.
Carlo Primo Installation. March 2013. Pop Up Galleries II. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
PERCEPTIONS. March 2013. Kosovo Gallery. Cordoba, Argentina.
MONUMENTAL ART FESTIVAL, July 2012. Gdansk, Poland.
GABBA GABBA PAINT, April 2012. Tag and Juice Gallery. Sao Paulo, Brasil.
MEETING OF STYLES, November 2011. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
STROKE ART FAIR 05, October 2011. Postbahnhof. Berlin, Germany.
FUERA DE LA LINEA, May 2011. MACRO / Contemporary Art museum. Rosario, Argentina.
GABBA GABBA PAINT, March 2010. Tienda fuencarral. Cordoba, Argentina.
GIRLS & ROSES, September 2009. Rojo Art Space. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
CIUDAD EMERGENTE, June 2009. Centro cultural Recoleta. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
FICUS REPPENS, August 2008. Palais de Glace. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
UNIVERSOS GRAFICA, September 2007. CCEBA. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
IDE (Innovation & Design Expo), December 2006. Hong Kong, China.
ONEDOTZERO, October 2006. Centro Cultural Recoleta. Buenos Aires. Argentina.
PROYECTO PUENTE. July 2013. Kosovo Gallery. Cordoba, Argentina.
Carlo Primo Installation. March 2013. Pop Up Galleries II. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
PERCEPTIONS. March 2013. Kosovo Gallery. Cordoba, Argentina.
MONUMENTAL ART FESTIVAL, July 2012. Gdansk, Poland.
GABBA GABBA PAINT, April 2012. Tag and Juice Gallery. Sao Paulo, Brasil.
MEETING OF STYLES, November 2011. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
STROKE ART FAIR 05, October 2011. Postbahnhof. Berlin, Germany.
FUERA DE LA LINEA, May 2011. MACRO / Contemporary Art museum. Rosario, Argentina.
GABBA GABBA PAINT, March 2010. Tienda fuencarral. Cordoba, Argentina.
GIRLS & ROSES, September 2009. Rojo Art Space. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
CIUDAD EMERGENTE, June 2009. Centro cultural Recoleta. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
FICUS REPPENS, August 2008. Palais de Glace. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
UNIVERSOS GRAFICA, September 2007. CCEBA. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
IDE (Innovation & Design Expo), December 2006. Hong Kong, China.
ONEDOTZERO, October 2006. Centro Cultural Recoleta. Buenos Aires. Argentina.
