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Itala Aguilera
Pearls: a thermodynamic striptease (2025)
Performed at the Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn on December 6, 2025.
The artist stands wears a water soluble ensemble (a corset, ruffled garter panties and stockings) and pearl necklaces made of ice. Throughout the performance, the ice jewelry melts onto the soluble garments, dissolving them and leaving the artist naked. broom accompanies the action with live, improvised ambient music.
Additional performers: Annika Wahlsten and Valeria Sanchez.
Part of the artist's WIP residency at the Textile Arts Center.
This project was made with the support of the Foundation for Contemporary Arts.

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