Sewing as an Act of Resistance
Join us for a powerful conversation with artists Carmen Mariscal (Mexico) and Francisca Sosa López (Venezuela) as they explore sewing and weaving as forms of artistic expression. Moderated by Amalgama Academy's founder, art historian Daniela Galán Lozada, this discussion situates their work within the tradition of textile art and political activism in Latin American art history.
Carmen Mariscal’s series Calladita te ves más Bonita "You Look Prettier Silent" challenges a common phrase used to silence women, stitching together painted mouths and engraving words onto metal—forcing viewers to confront their own reflection as they read. Francisca Sosa López weaves a deeply personal love letter to Venezuela, mirroring the emotions of a breakup letter but addressed to her homeland, blending the personal and the political.
How can sewing become an act of resistance? How do textiles carry stories of silence, exile, and identity? Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion on art, feminism, and activism in Latin America
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Daniela Galán Lozada
Art historian and founder of Amalgama Academy
About the author
Daniela Galán Lozada is an art historian and the founder of Amalgama Academy, the first bilingual online platform dedicated to Latin American art history in English and Spanish. She has delivered lectures and educational programmes for leading cultural institutions, including the Barbican, Sotheby's, and the Freud Museum in London. Through Amalgama, she has built a global community of over 10,000 learners passionate about discovering the art, artists and movements that shaped Latin America.
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