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Commitography is a term developed by Thomas Talawa Prestø as part of his research project, ANANSI’S WEB, which combines “commit”, “geography” and “choreography” to suggest an engagement with and mapping of the structural and systemic elements of the artistic field. This includes its actions, politics, and self-identity. Commitography is a practice that aims to understand and shape the conditions of artistic creation and the artistic landscape. By involving oneself in boards and committees, individuals engage in a process of strategic analysis […]

Commitography is a term developed by Thomas Talawa Prestø as part of his research project, ANANSI’S WEB, which combines “commit”, “geography” and “choreography” to suggest an engagement with and mapping of the structural and systemic elements of the artistic field. This includes its actions, politics, and self-identity. Commitography is a practice that aims to understand and shape the conditions of artistic creation and the artistic landscape. By involving oneself in boards and committees, individuals engage in a process of strategic analysis […]

The limbo dance has a long and complex history that spans multiple cultures and regions. It is believed to have originated in West Africa, where it was originally performed as part of religious and spiritual ceremonies. In these ceremonies, dancers would bend their bodies and move under low-hanging objects, such as tree branches or arches, as a way of demonstrating their devotion and humility. The limbo dance made its way to the Caribbean, particularly to the islands of Trinidad and […]

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Den senere tids diskusjoner og offentlige ordskifte har vist hvor marginalisert diskursen om rasisme og diskriminering i Norge er og har vært. Tabanka har i sitt arbeid møtt mange som har opplevd rasisme tett innpå seg.  Bakteppe for forestillingen var en rekke hendelser som kom tett på hverandre