Die Raum Basel, Switzerland 2 Performances: Experiment 2

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Exerpts of two Performances: "Experiment 2" (by FelberWey) + "Danse Macabre" (by Ntando Cele & Collectif and then...) at the Performance Art Event «Die Raum» in October 2021 in Basel Switzerland • Videoclip by «DSU RANGER» Mat Branger • streetwise.studio • streetwise.ch/studio

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1. st Performance: Experiment 2 (10 min) — by FelberWey
“Can a playground be like a trapeze?”
The playground as a field of experimentation to transfer the vocabulary of movement of the trapeze to the site-specific objects and situations and to play with its possibilities.

Laurence Felber (*1992) is a performer and graphic designer. Nina Wey (*1991) is a performer and gardener. Together they founded the trapeze duo FelberWey in 2020. The two trained trapeze artists apply their vocabulary of movement to different objects and places, interested in creating novel performative experiential spaces.

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2. nd Performance: Danse Macabre — by Ntando Cele & Collectif and then... (40 min)
Inspired by Maya Angelou’s adaptation of the poem “We wear the mask” the performance pays homage to laughter as a survival apparatus – as a grimace of pain. The four women use wailing and laughter, projection and text to give a voice to invisible skeletons. They use circus poses, highlighting and transforming the body, to not only address issues of identity but to shatter stereotypes.

Collectif and then... is a collaboration between three sisters: Cécile N’Duhirahe (*1982) (MA in Fine Arts- Sculpture and Performance, EDHEA, Sierre), Stéphanie N’Duhirahe (*1984) (BA in Fine Arts- Video and Performance, Geneva- Switzerland, and graduate from the Circus School of Quebec- Canada) and Lucie N’Duhirahe (*1986) (workshop facilitator and graduate of Circus Space, London). Since 2009, they have worked collectively alongside their individual practices, mixing sculpture, video, circus and physical performances.

Ntando Cele (*1980) is a performer and theatre maker originally from South Africa, currently living in Bern.

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DIE RAUM 3 days – 3 places • 8-10 October 2021 •

Public space has always been a contested space and a reflection of social interaction. Long months of isolation and restrictions have greatly changed the perception of public space and brought the importance of physical encounters and participation to the forefront anew.

The project “Die Raum”, initiated by the Department of Culture and curated by Kadiatou Diallo and Madeleine Amsler, is dedicated to performances in public space.

It shows 12 artistic approaches and negotiations by women* - artists from Basel and Switzerland, visitors, residents and rebels.

Videoclip by «DSU RANGER» Mat Branger
streetwise.studio

streetwise.ch/studio

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