Cecilia Vicuña's Performance and Retrospective Explore Erotic Socialism and Indigenous Resistance

At the Serpentine Pavilion in London, Cecilia Vicuña, a Chilean artist, showcased her work Clit Nest (2019), utilizing vibrant neon-pink vicuña wool to foster a sense of collective sensuality among attendees. Originally from Santiago, she has been in exile since the military coup led by General Augusto Pinochet in 1973. Vicuña established Tribu No, a collective focused on resistance and shared joy. Her artistic portfolio features pieces such as Sueño and the Heroes of the Revolution series, which were displayed at Documenta 14 in 2017. Recently, a retrospective concluded at Witte de With in Rotterdam, while Cecilia Vicuña: About to Happen is currently on view at the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami, until 29 March 2020. Her artistic endeavors also encompass quipus and precarios, reflecting on ecological vulnerability.