06/11 – 19 h. Inauguration: Imilla de Luisa Dörr

From October 30 to December 5.

A project of Luisa Dörr.

The Bolivian Polleres, bulky skirts commonly associated with indigenous women on the plateau, were a symbol of uniqueness and discrimination for decades. Now,, A new generation of skaters women in Cochabamba looks like resistance emblem. Although the piece was initially imposed by the Spanish colonizers on the native population, over the centuries it was integrated into local identity as an ambivalent symbol of authenticity and stigmatization.

Rediscovering the poplaries to the aunts of aunts seemed the obvious option for Dani Santiváñez, a young Bolivian Skater who, seeking to reconnect with his roots in 2019, created “Imillaskate”. Imilla means “girl” in Aimara and Quechua, the two most spoken languages in Bolivia, where more than half of the population has indigenous roots. The nine women who are currently part of the group only use Polleres to skate. Until the knee and combined with sports shoes, these skirts symbolize the decision not to deprive themselves of their culture. Through this practice they transmit the message of inclusion and acceptance of diversity.

Opening: November 6 at 7pm.

Space: attic.

This exhibition is part of the JES program, Sexual Education Conference of the Patio Llimona.

This exhibition at the Espai Golfes is possible thanks to a collaboration between theInternational Photography Festival Association (IPFA) and the Biennial of the Femminile photo of Mantova (Italy).