As our exhibition Belkis Ay贸n: Sik谩n Illuminations comes to an end, we’ve drawn together our resources and information online.
Category: Belkis Ay贸n
Belkis Ay贸n: Curators in Conversation
Curators in Conversation was recorded live on Friday 1 November 2024.
A Look Closer: How Belkis Ay贸n uses Gaze
In Belkis Ay贸n鈥檚 work, the eyes are the sole facial features depicted. Discover how through her watchful figures, Ay贸n redefines the gaze, using it as a channel for connection and confrontation.
A Look Closer: Hidden References in Belkis Ay贸n’s work
In this series, we unpick how Belkis Ay贸n explores themes of power, sacrifice, and gender through subtle references to art history and the religious canon.
Watch: Sik谩n Illuminations Short Film
Discover the secrets hidden in plain sight. Curators Corina Matamoros and Sandra Garc铆a Herrera share their insight into the artistic world and distinctive iconography of Belkis Ay贸n.
Killed for a secret… Princess Sik谩n
Explore the mythology of the Abaku谩 and discover how artist Belkis Ay贸n brought Princess Sik谩n to life through detailed collography prints.