The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is presenting "Reverse Migration, a Poetic Journey," the first solo exhibition in Ireland by Chilean artist Cecilia Vicuña. The show features a diverse range of works including her signature 'precarios' and 'quipus'—ancient Andean-inspired textile structures—alongside early paintings and sound installations. Central to the exhibition is Vicuña’s personal connection to Ireland, explored through a 2006 pilgrimage to archaeological sites and new collaborations with local artisans using Irish wool.
This exhibition is significant as it bridges Andean indigenous traditions with Irish cultural heritage, highlighting Vicuña’s career-long commitment to ecological urgency and spiritual memory. By incorporating soundscapes and collaborative artist books, the show underscores Vicuña’s multidisciplinary approach to art-making. It also situates her work within a broader feminist and mythological lineage, referencing figures like Leonora Carrington, while addressing contemporary global concerns of displacement and environmental survival.