The paths of the processions in the Andes are marked by apachetas—collective piles of stones created by each person who travels the path, carrying a stone that represents their wishes and requests to suprahuman entities. The presence of these accumulations symbolizes the resilience of a culture that could not be entirely erased. As he walks, Gabriel Alarcón builds a small apacheta in Berlin using local stones and elements. For a brief moment, the exhibition space is transformed into a sacred space, and his path into a procession as Alarcón carries stones with him. Finally, ending the journey, he will build an apacheta as an apparition—a sign of the existence and resistance of another culture.

Gabriel Alarcón, *1982 in San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina. Places of belonging: San Salvador de Jujuy, Córdoba.

Participation free of charge. Registration not required.

Meeting point: Main entrance gate on Invalidenstraße