Women in Art
This first image is a handmade arpillera, a vibrant patchwork picture made of burlap. During Pinochet’s military dictatorship, there were various “disappearances” and inhumane treatment of the citizens of Chile. Using the arpillera, women were able to use their artistic expression to protest the political situation in Chile.
Also occurring in Chile, the artist, Janet Toro, had a performance in the busy streets of Paseo Ahumada where she and another person held signs that read “Why are you smiling?” and “Why are you sad?”. Although these questions seem simple, this was an act that challenged the freedom and limits of the dictatorship at the time. Various people approached and shared their opinions on the signs which led to a confrontation with the police who first approached her with a serious and cold tone. However, after having a deeper conversation about the question in her hand, there was a more human bond between the two, which eventually led to the officer letting her go without repercussions. This was a powerful interaction between a protesting citizen and the police under this military dictatorship.
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