EXHIBITION
THE SKIN OF DISCOMFORT
Just added, 1-hour art-led talks with Paola Podestá Sept 25, 26 27, Oct 1, 2 at 5 pm, and Oct 3 at 2 pm. Must reserve tickets at least 24 hours in advance.
Presented by Dupont Underground | Textile Works by Paola Podestá
Monumental textile patchworks exploring feminism, environmental justice, mental health, and human rights through the lens of collective struggle.
Featuring large-scale textile patchworks by artist Paola Podestá of Valparaíso, Chile, The Skin of Discomfort uses quilt-making as both an aesthetic medium and a powerful metaphor. Addressing critical contemporary issues, including feminism, fracking, natural resource depletion, immigration, and mental health, Podestá demonstrates how individual fabric scraps unite into a singular work, reinforcing that our societal struggles are interconnected.
Conveying messages on human rights, sustainability, and social justice, this installation invites reflection on building a more equitable future together.
Show & Ticket Details
Exhibition Dates: Friday, September 4 – Sunday, October 4, 2026
Evening with the Artist: Date TBD
Regular Gallery Hours: Fridays, 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Saturdays & Sundays, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Subject to early closing times for performance schedules. September 12 closing at 1 pm, Sept 18 closing at 7 pm.)
Cost: $5 General Admission (Single ticket grants entry to both The Skin of Discomfort and Veiled Ladies) | Free for First Friday, & Art All Night
Co-Exhibition: On view concurrently with Veiled Ladies
Plan Your Visit: For directions, accessibility, parking, and venue policies, please visit dupontunderground.org/plan-your-visit.
