Pope.L 
Presented by Mitchell-Innes & Nash, New York 

Independent Art Fair 2025 
Spring Studios | Booth 620  
50 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013  
May 8 – 11, 2025  

Mitchell-Innes & Nash is pleased to present a solo presentation of work by acclaimed American performance artist Pope.L (1955-2023), offering a survey of his provocative, humorous practice. With a focus on performance, installation, sound, writing, drawing, and painting, Pope.L’s diverse practice continuously challenges his audience to question deep-seated beliefs surrounding class, race, language, and identity. Known for his ability to expose the contradictions embedded in contemporary culture, he uses humor as both a weapon and a lens to confront uncomfortable truths about our social structures. His works highlight the paradoxes of identity and power, often exploring the liminal space where differences—be they racial, linguistic, or gendered—collide, creating tensions that upend conventional thought.  He enticed the viewer into the dialogue by harnessing humor and familiar public figures, often reassigning roles to challenge and dismantle preconceived notions of history. The presentation will include never before seen or exhibited works from the 1990’s and early 2000’s.