Kampf der Sinne

The postmodern concept of art is defined by the grand narrative of whiteness. Although postmodernism is based on the deconstruction of grand narratives, it has failed to deconstruct its own whiteness.

"We developed KAMPF DER SINNE to show the marginalisation of blackness and otherness in the cultural-political system. The audio-visual dance performance is a reactivation of our Black heritage that focuses on the senses: Touch that creates emotional and physical well-being. Rediscovering the world through sight. Tasting the foods of our countries through taste buds. Perceiving language, internalising music and finding expression through hearing. Taking cues from our surroundings and thus reshaping them through the sense of smell."

The performance will be followed by an After Talk for black people*:

As part of a larger attempt to create more intersectional spaces, the Ore Arts collective will offer a time of sharing and reflection, meeting and greeting after the performance.

* The term black is often chosen as a self-designation by people of African and Afro-diasporic origin, black people, people of dark skin colour. We therefore cordially invite people of African descent, Africans, African diasporic people.

Team

Artistic direction, performance: Sandra Oliveira, Asmaa Sbou
Choreography: Allan Falieri
Project management and comedy: Julia (Juju) Schroth
Mixed media director: Janaína de Oliveira Gerdemann
Musical direction: Lukas Schroth, Marth Jose Fambo
Musicians: Betelihem Fisshaye, Annella Schroth.
Costumes: Shikana Browne, Isabella Schroth.
Performers:inside:
Esther Njoku, Carla Stryjewski, Lisa Traoré, Katya Lwanga, Mellissa Watts, Sandra Oliveria, Isabella Schroth, Asmaa Sbou, Betelihem Fisshaye, Julia (Juju) Schroth, Shikana Browne, Annella Schroth, Lukas Schroth, Janaína de Oliveira Gerdemann
Design/Video+Photo documentation: Esther Njoku
Poetry/Text: "Emancipating myself" by Mellissa Watts

More informations about the artist here.

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In co-operation with Maquis Mami Mata. Supported by the Fonds Darstellende Künste with funds from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media as part of NEUSTART KULTUR.