Movements & Moments

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As part of the international project "Movements and Moments – Feminist Activism in Comics," an extraordinary mural was created in Mannheim in 2022. The work was realized by the Peruvian graphic designer and illustrator Trilce García Cosavalente, who was invited to Mannheim through a collaboration between the Goethe-Institut Indonesia, zeitraumexit, and STADT.WAND.KUNST. With remarkable dedication, tireless energy, and a spirited "¡Vamos!", the artist persevered through wind and rain, engaging continuously with curious local residents and showing deep appreciation for the people, the subject matter, and the opportunity to make a statement in public space.

The large-scale mural, painted on what was then the exterior wall of the zeitraumexit cultural center in Mannheim's Jungbusch district, depicts women in a variety of life contexts—professional, social, cultural, and political. One woman holding a megaphone symbolizes protest, visibility, and participation; another looks at a smartphone, representing free access to information and digital self-determination; while a third guides a young girl, pointing the way toward the future. Particularly striking is a figure dressed in a carnival costume, carrying a charango, the traditional Andean string instrument, with the words "Allillanchu Mannheim" ("Hello, Mannheim" in Quechua) written across her back. This figure is a heartfelt tribute to the mother of Helen Quiñones Loaiza, co-author of the comic Warmimasiy, which forms part of the Movements and Moments project. A photograph of her—laughing and full of life—inspired Trilce García to create this portrayal.

The mural is closely connected to the exhibition "Movements and Moments," which was presented simultaneously at zeitraumexit. Developed by the Goethe-Institut Indonesia, this international comics project brings feminist stories by Indigenous communities from the Global South to a wider audience through the work of artists from Latin America and Asia. The comics explore themes such as political empowerment, environmental activism, equal access to education, and the rights of LGBTIQ+ people, offering perspectives that move beyond the Western narratives that so often dominate global discourse.

Trilce García's mural extends these perspectives into public space through a powerful visual language that is accessible, vibrant, and rich in symbolism. More than a work of art, it is an invitation to pay attention, engage in dialogue, and recognize voices that have too often gone unheard.

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Hunted on July 18, 2026
Hafenstraße 68, 68159 Mannheim-Innenstadt/Jungbusch, Germany
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