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Knitting rainbows in Chiapas (danestrom.wpenginepowered.com)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by Five to c/art
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[–] Ashyr@sh.itjust.works 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It seems laden with meaning, but I have no idea what any of it means.

Are the masks because they're hiding their identities or a response to cultural expectations?

Are they knitting rainbows as a queer symbol or are they literally creating the rainbows for the world upon which they kneel?

[–] Five 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

They're hiding their identities as a cultural norm, but it's difficult to explain unless you're already familiar with the Zapatistas. Here's an excerpt of a documentary this mural was featured in -- still looking for the full video online.

[–] Ashyr@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago

Thanks for that! I knew absolutely nothing about the Zapatistas.