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    Study Center
    Thursday, May 09, 2019, 6:30 PM — 7:30 PM

    From the Collection: Peruvian Textiles

    Quipus, knotted strings used by the Inca people for record keeping, have served as an inspiration for Cecilia Vicuña, whose exhibition About to Happen is on view at the Henry. Examine up-close a selection of Peruvian textiles drawn from the museum's collection and discuss their unique properties. 
    From the Collection is a recurring program that delves into the Henry's extensive collection, highlighting a different group of objects each month. Join us for group discussions and the opportunity to see art rarely on public view. 
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    Free. Space is limited, pre-register below

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    This event is public.
    ACCESSIBILITY

    The Henry is a place for all visitors to enjoy, learn, and be inspired. The museum is fully accessible by wheelchair, and we strive to provide services and accommodations for anyone who needs assistance. Please email contact-museumservices@henryart.org with particular needs or concerns you may have. If you need ASL services, please make your request two weeks in advance of your visit.

    Inca culture. Peru. Bag. 1475-1532. Henry Art Gallery, Harriet Tidball Collection, 77.7-861. Photo: Emma High.

    Related Programs

    <p>Cecilia Vicuña (Chile, born 1948). <em>We the People (Nosotros el Pueblo)</em>. 2016. Hand-written and sewn text on canvas, red thread, colored pencil. Installation view, <em>Cecilia Vicuña: About to Happen</em>, 2017. Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans. Photo: Alex Marks.</p>
    Exhibitions

    Cecilia Vicuña: About to Happen

    April 27, 2019 – September 15, 2019