Museo Arte Al Límite Opens 'Alquimia Textil' with 35 Artists
The Museo Arte Al Límite in Panquehue, Chile, is set to unveil its fifth group exhibition, titled 'Alquimia Textil: acto silencioso y procesos lentos,' curated by Marisa Caichiolo. The opening is scheduled for September 5 at 5:30 PM, with public viewing commencing on September 8 and continuing until March 6, 2027. This exhibition marks the museum's second anniversary and showcases the work of 35 artists and a collective from 11 nations, highlighting textile art as a vital link to memory and place. It features pieces from both the permanent collection and contemporary works, focusing on slow processes and intergenerational sharing. A collaboration with Fundación Lewfũ and 12 embroiderers from Llay Llay aims to safeguard the Río Aconcagua basin, with notable contributions from Maite Izquierdo, Angélica Chavarro, and Chiachio & Giannone.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Alquimia Textil: acto silencioso y procesos lentos' opens September 5, 2026 at Museo Arte Al Límite, Panquehue, Chile.
- Curated by Marisa Caichiolo, Argentine curator based in the US, co-curator of the Chilean Pavilion at the Venice Biennale.
- Features 35 artists and a collective from 11 countries, marking the museum's second anniversary.
- Includes 31 artists from the museum's permanent textile collection and invited contemporary artists, including three from Isabel Croxato Galería.
- Collaborative project with Fundación Lewfũ and 12 embroiderers from Llay Llay community focuses on Río Aconcagua basin ecosystems.
- Notable artists include Maite Izquierdo, Angélica Chavarro, Eugenia Trujillo, and Chiachio & Giannone.
- Exhibition runs until March 6, 2027; public access from September 8.
- Venue: Fundo Haras Lonco, Panquehue, Valparaíso Region.
Entities
Artists
- Marisa Caichiolo
- Maite Izquierdo
- Angélica Chavarro
- María Eugenia Trujillo
- Chiachio & Giannone
- Alejandra Zermeño
- Anita Blanchard
- Ariana Macedo
- Carlos Castro
- Carmen Mardónez
- Denise Blanchard
- Erika Ewel
- Flavia Renault
- Francesca Poza
- Genietta Varsi
- Irene Ortiz
- Irma Sofia Poeter
- Iván Castiblanco
- Jeremy Dean
- Jesús Pedraglio
- Johanna Unzueta
- Katherine Sarmiento
- Kristie Arias
- Manuela Arnal
- Mely Barragán
- Pablo Lehmann
- Pierre Louis Geldenhuys
- Renato Dib
- Samir Faris
- Sandra Millar
- Tully Satre
- Vanessa Valero
- Wara Cardozo
- Tadeo Muleiro
- Francisco Rios Araya
- María Alejandra Flores
- Paloma Castillo
- Nia de Indias
Institutions
- Museo Arte Al Límite
- Isabel Croxato Galería
- Fundación Lewfũ
- Arte al límite
Locations
- Panquehue
- Chile
- Valparaíso Region
- United States
- Venice
- Italy
- Mexico
- Colombia
- Peru
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Spain
- Argentina
- South Africa
- England
- USA