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'Paro de los estudiantes' chilenos/ Chilean students' strike', by Aurora Ortiz. (Photo: Rory McCarron)
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| Title of Textile: | Paro de los estudiantes' chilenos / Chilean students' strike |
| Maker: | Aurora Ortiz |
| Country of Origin: | Chile |
| Year Produced: | 2011 |
| Size (cm): | 49cm (w) x 39cm (l) |
| Materials: | Scraps of material hand sewn onto burlap |
| Type of Textile: | Arpillera |
| Description: | This arpillera depicts the actions of the mass student movement in Chile, who since 2011 have initiated a series of mass marches and creative actions demanding free education as well as reform of the existing economic model. Led by student leader Camila Vallejos, the movement, with a set of concrete demands and solutions, has strong links to workers unions and public support.
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| Owner: | Conflict Textiles collection |
| Location: | Roberta Bacic, Northern Ireland |
| Original / Replica: | Original |
| Photographer: | Rory Mc Carron |
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