Kütral Vargas Huaiquimilla's 'Performance de la sangre' exhibition explores living with HIV through intimate art.

The exhibition titled 'Performance de la sangre' by Kütral Vargas Huaiquimilla commenced on March 6, 2026, at Galería Gabriela Mistral in Santiago, Chile, and will continue until April 18, 2026. This Mapuche artist delves into the experience of living with HIV through a variety of mediums, including installations, video performances, and sculptures, inspired by her 2024 novel. The project utilizes clinical materials to weave an emotional narrative while engaging in discussions around public health. Interactive elements encourage audience involvement, highlighting Chile's HIV/AIDS history and current topics like antiretroviral therapy and PrEP. Documented by Fabiola Pontigo, the exhibition tackles stigma and treatment inequalities, showcasing Vargas Huaiquimilla's emphasis on seropositive activism, including blood preserved in resin.