Description
Instinct#14 Dé|sir (De|sire)
Désir
Collective exhibition
Curated by Yves de Brabander & Eric LeRouge
The first edition of the Instinct Performance Art project is a art performance project that invited a group of Berlin-based performers to explore and challenge traditional notions of sexuality, gender, constant transformation and performance.
The body as a political discourse on stage and fine art as the foundation for movement. Instinct works on the premise that the limits of creativity and art are not constrained by our bodies or our idea of normality.
Die Ausstellung Desire The exhibition Desire provides a thought-provoking exploration of sexual orientations, gender expressions, and the profound influence of desire on our identities and relationships. We celebrate the diverse spectrum of desire and sexuality while challenging traditional perspectives, ultimately aiming to foster a more inclusive and accepting society.
Drawing inspiration from Michel Foucault’s examination of the fluidity of desire, our exhibition seeks to challenge the binary model of gender and embrace a more nuanced understanding of identity. We acknowledge that desire transcends fixed categories and instead acts as a dynamic force that influences how we perceive ourselves and engage with others.
We aim to challenge traditional notions of desire and sexuality, as well as to highlight the importance of sex positivity in creating a more inclusive and diverse society. We reflect on the progress that has been made in terms of reducing discrimination based on sexuality, race and gender, and the work that still needs to be done to create a truly inclusive and accepting society.
What made this evolution happen?
Was it a change in cultural norms or a more accepting attitude towards diversity?
Or did it come about through a greater understanding of our own desires and the desire for the unknown?
With works by
Annique Delphine, Bruce LaBruce, Florian Hetz, Gio Black Peter, Hinrich Kroeger, Jack Davey, Mathieu & Leolo, Matt Lambert, Sacha Cambier de Montravel, Slava Mogutin, Yves de Brabander, Wayne Lucas, among others.
