The exhibition 'SOI NIWE' features the work of the Shipibo-Konibo Cultural Collective, a group of prominent Indigenous artists from various communities now residing in Lima's Cantagallo settlement. The show presents paintings that utilize the traditional geometric Kené patterns, expressing identity, memory, spirituality, and connection to the land. It is on view at Casa Fugaz in Lima until April 27.
The exhibition highlights the high level of contemporary Indigenous art being developed within intercultural schools, where ancestral knowledge is actively transmitted. It matters as a powerful assertion of living culture, showcasing how the Shipibo-Konibo people preserve their essence and spiritual vision through modern mediums like acrylic on canvas, challenging narrow perceptions of Indigenous art and inviting broader recognition of its symbolic depth.