Event Details
'Vida en Nuestra Población / Life in Our Poor Neighbourhood', Taller Recoleta. (Photo: Colin Peck)
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| Exhibition and associated activities: | Arpilleras von Gestern und Heute |
| Description: | This exhibition was opened at the Chilean Embassy in Berlin as part of the DIRAC project the Chilean Government's Ministry for Foreign Affairs. This project aims to support and promote Chilean cultural activities across Chilean embassies, consulates, and missions. The exhibition included 18 Chilean arpilleras, 4 Peruvian pieces and 8 textiles from Ireland and the UK, Spain, and Zambia. |
| Commissioned by: | Embassy of Chile in Berlin |
| Date(s): | 6th May 2010 - 28th May 2010 |
| Venue: | 'La Escondida' hall, Chilean Consulate in Berlin
Mohrenstraße 42, 10117, Berlin, Germany |
| Curator: | Roberta Bacic |
| Facilitator: | Roberta Bacic |
| Outcome: | This exhibition, through including arpilleras from various jurisdictions, prompted reflected and discussion on recurring issues related to repression and human rights abuses. It built on already established partnerships and set the seeds for future collaboration. |
