Virgencita, Plis. La guananonli de Amparín Serrano (2025)

May 17–September 13, 2025

The creation of Virgencita Plis stands as one of the most popular images in contemporary Mexico among the many artistic reinterpretations of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the greatest icon of popular piety and Mexican identity. Amparín Serrano, artist, designer, and director of Distroller, is the creator of a visually unique universe, starring the incomparable Virgencita Plis, and on this occasion we delve into her creative process behind the guananonli.

Amparín’s iconic character has transformed the way we envision one of the essential symbols of Mexican culture: Our Lady of Guadalupe. Come discover what elements the Virgin of Guadalupe and Amparín’s Virgencita share, how this iconic character has evolved over the years, what lies behind each Virgencita, and what elements of modern Mexico have been incorporated into her image.

Virgencita, Plis. La guananonli de Amparín Serrano

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Alianza Francesa Polanco

Calle Sócrates 156, Polanco, Polanco II Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11510 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Monday - Friday

7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.