Dreaming Water: A Retrospective of the Future

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On the occasion of the exhibition Cecilia Vicua: Dreaming Water, Malba publishes in collaboration with the National Museum of Fine Arts in Santiago de Chile and the Pinacoteca de So Paulo the most comprehensive monographic book dedicated to Cecilia Vicua's work to date. It features a main text by curator and editor Miguel A. Lpez in epistolary format a letter addressed to the artist as well as new essays by Elizabeth A. Povinelli, Catherine de Zegher, and Jos de Nordenflycht. It includes two texts by Vicua on her drawings from the Palabrarmas project and the activism of the group Artists for Democracy, as well as a conversation between Vicua, Marisol de la Cadena, and Camila Marambio. SELLING POINTS: . Showcasing the work of Cecilia Vicua, a global artist who has had a great impact on the contemporary art scene. Her pieces are part of prestigious collections, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. . Offering a comprehensive exploration of Vicua's multifaceted artistic journey comprising over 200 works of paintings, drawings, screenprints, collages, textiles, videos, photographs, installations, poetry, artist books, and performances. . Readers can immerse themselves in her creative wealth with her influence extending beyond artistic movements, embodying decolonization and ecofeminist ideals. . Curated by Miguel A. Lpez, the book not only delves into Vicua's art, but also includes essays by prominent scholars and a conversation between Vicua, Marisol de la Cadena, and Camila Marambio. 417 illustrations