Originally from Peru, Margarita Caballero is an artist whose journey is shaped by diverse influences and a constant pursuit of transformation. At 23, she left Peru for Mexico, then moved to Paris, where she studied at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts.

Her early work with clay drew inspiration from the artisans of her homeland, and her practice reflects an ongoing dialogue between materials, light, and life. Since the beginning, she has chosen to work in collective studios or ephemeral spaces, turning soon-to-be-demolished buildings into vibrant creative workshops.

She spent 17 years living on water, transforming the 1930-built barge Cordial into both a sculpture studio and family home.

Her work, using both metal and clay, revolves around portraits and interacting figures—entwined stories where the real blends with the imaginary. Hybrid metamorphoses emerge—human, animal, and plant—through sculptures that contrast the hardness of metal with the fragility of clay. A delicate balance emerges, inviting viewers into a world of possibilities.

Margarita has exhibited internationally, including in France (Galerie Got, Barbizon; Vivre Paris at Espace Electra; Galerie Brasil-Inter Art), Peru (Galería Forum), and Tunisia (Galerie Mille Feuilles, La Marsa). She won the Audience Award at the Brussels ceramics and sculpture fair, and has participated in prestigious biennials and art fairs in Havana, Lima, and London. Her work is part of private collections, including those of filmmaker Carole Roussopoulos and internationally renowned sculptor Alberto Guzman in France, and Miguel Rubio, founder of Yuyachkani Theatre in Peru. One of her major works was displayed for years at the Olympic cinema in Paris.