Wichí Textile Exhibition at São Paulo Museum Explores Heritage and Territory
An exhibition at MASP in São Paulo features textiles by Wichí artists Claudia Alarcón and Silät, focusing on themes of land, memory, and collaborative creation through traditional weaving methods. The show includes works like 'Kyenhkyup — El otoño [Outono] [Autumn]' from 2023, made from hand-spun chaguar fiber with natural and synthetic dyes. It highlights indigenous artistic practices and their cultural significance in contemporary art contexts.
Key facts
- The exhibition presents textiles by Wichí artists Claudia Alarcón and Silät
- It is held at MASP (Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand) in São Paulo
- Works explore territory, memory, and collective authorship through ancestral weaving techniques
Entities
Artists
- Claudia Alarcón
- Silät
Institutions
- MASP — Museu de Arte de São Paulo Assis Chateaubriand
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil