Rafika Chawishe is organising a 3 hour workshop focusing on the field of art known as "long durational performance." The workshop will serve as an invitation to pose questions and reflect on the function of performance.

This workshop will also explore areas of interest for the director dealing with the concept of "Barren." Barren land, barren bodies, barren ideas, barren struggle, etc. Additionally, it will investigate the changes that the position of the viewer in relation to the spectacle brings to the creation of performance.

In an effort to continually challenge and expand our own boundaries, we will delve into the relationship between individuals and their environment, as well as the emotions arising from this relationship. Through a series of discussions and exercises, participants will explore whether a performance can reflect the perceptions and commitments of the viewer themselves, and how we examine our own limits using our bodies as a canvas of resistance.

Our upcoming workshop will feature a special remote session with guest artist Asteris Kutulas, a key collaborator on “Agamemnon” and a pioneer in the concept of "liquid staging." This innovative approach explores how the body can interact dynamically with video in a multimedia setting. In the second hour, Asteris will join us online to share insights on this creative process and his experience in multimedia collaboration—don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

This workshop invites artists, students, and graduates in fine arts fields such as dance, theater, and music. If you have a passion for the arts but do not fall within these categories, you are still welcome to join

‍Note that space is limited to 20 participants, although auditing the session is available for those interested.

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