22.07.1948–present

Cecilia Vicuña

Cecilia Vicuña, born July 22, 1948, in Santiago, Chile, is a poet, artist, and performer. She works in conceptual art and is associated with ecofeminism, contemporary art, and feminism.

Cecilia Vicuña
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Biography

Cecilia Vicuña was born on July 22, 1948, in Santiago, Chile. She is a poet, artist, performer, writer, teacher, and filmmaker. Vicuña works within the genre of conceptual art and is connected to the artistic movements of ecofeminism, contemporary art, and feminism. Her creative activity unfolds between New York and Santiago. Among her notable works are "Karl Marx," "Violeta Parra," "Angel of Menstruation," "La Vicuña," and "Autobiography." Cecilia Vicuña is also known for her ties to Chilean culture, where she was educated and laid the foundation for her artistic practice.

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Cecilia Vicuna; Wikimedia Commons; CC BY 4.0.

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