Wednesday, 8 February 2023
Textile
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'Juguemose en el bosque mientras el aire está /Let us play in the Woods while the air is still here', by Mirta Zak. (Photo: Ana Zlatkes)
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| Title of Textile: | Juguemos en el bosque mientras el aire está /Let us play in the Woods while the air is still here |
| Maker: | Mirta Zak |
| Country of Origin: | Argentina |
| Year Produced: | 2015 |
| Size (cm): | 60cm x 70cm |
| Materials: | A variety of fabrics and embroidery threads |
| Type of Textile: | Arpillera |
| Description: | This arpillera, the first in a series of two, focuses on the environment. Specifically, it reminds us of the necessity of safeguarding our forests, which are the lungs of the planet. These ‘lungs’ guarantee the purity of the air we breathe, they regulate the cycle of the waters and protect against soil erosion. |
| Owner: | Mirta Zak |
| Location: | Buenos Aires. Argentina |
| Original / Replica: | Original |
| Photographer: | Ana Zlatkes |
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