The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum is hosting the first European solo show of Angélica Serech (b. 1982), an artist of Maya Kaqchikel origin born in Guatemala. Entitled Pach’un Q’ijul (Temps entrelacés/Deep Time ), it sets up a dialogue between the artist’s recent works and objects from the Museum’s collection.

In her experimental and intuitive practice, Serech uses self-built looms to intertwine ancestral techniques with her own history – including her experience of the Guatemalan Civil War. Her works represent both a tribute to her cultural heritage and an exploration of the restorative power of artistic creation. Weaving together individual and collective memory, the exhibition delves deep into the relationship between textiles and humanitarian action.

As part of a socially engaged approach and the museum’s 2025 annual theme of “co-construction,” an artwork, first initiated by the artist, will be available to the public, encouraging collaborative participation throughout the exhibition.