Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Artist Amalia Pica discusses ‘Procession for eighteen’, her installation which combines placards and brightly coloured triangles that, when placed together in a line, simulate a string of paper bunting – celebrating joy as an act of protest.

Part of On Happiness, a season of free events, activities and two exhibitions – Joy and Tranquillity – exploring the complexity of positive emotions, running at Wellcome Collection from 15 July 2021 to 27 February 2022.

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