One of the pillars of detailed “Pachasophy” is dual logic. Unlike Western binary thinking, where opposites are mutually exclusive, in the Andes opposites are necessary. Kari (masculine) and Warmi (feminine), left and right, are not enemies, but polarities that generate life when they meet. This duality is what keeps the world going. In the SouthAmericanArt […]
Illicachi’s essay introduces us to Sumak Kawsay, a political and philosophical category that the Kichwa peoples propose as an alternative to the Western model of development. While in Europe success is often measured by “living better” (based on accumulation), “Good Living” proposes a life of fulfillment, harmony, and balance with the community and nature. At […]
In Andean thought, the concept of Pacha transcends the simple translation of “world” or “time.” According to Illicachi Guzñay’s research, Pacha represents a cosmic order where everything is interconnected: space, time, and life itself. For the Italian public, accustomed to the architectural harmony of the Renaissance, Pacha offers a new way of understanding interior design. […]
