Ania Nowak: Obelix Nutrix

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Obelix Nutrix takes the figure of the nurse to look closer at the intricacies of care, interdependence and power. Through language, a soundscape and strong visuality, the performance ponders on the ethics of care, an ethic committed to universal provision for human needs, regardless of nationality, skin color or social status. Obelix Nutrix draws loose inspiration from Florence Nightingale and her foundational role in modern nursing using the historical figure and her legacy as an archetype.

In a time of ongoing armed conflicts, growing compassion fatigue and the omnipresence of images of suffering, Nowak delves into deep exploration of the question of how care can be distinguished from paternalism, control or savior complex. Interweaving historical and futuristic elements, Obelix Nutrix also approaches the realm of Artificial Intelligence and digital health technologies and arrives at the ultra-contemporary question: How will we care for each other in the metaverse?

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Concept, performance: Ania NowakSound: Justyna StasiowskaCostume: MaldororOutside Eye: Julia Plawgo Text: Ania Nowak with inserts from Anne Boyer, rupi kaur, Antigone Samellas

A production by Ania Nowak, commissioned and produced by Salzburger Kunstverein. Co-financed by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, Republic of Poland. Media partners: Missy Magazine, Siegessäule, taz.

Next date: Obelix Nutrix

• Date Friday, 29/November/2024 20:00 (2 more dates)
• Venue Sophiensaele - Kantine
• Address Sophienstraße 18, 10178 Berlin-Mitte
• Price from €15.00

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