performance art

Dance, performance art festival On Bodies returns

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Dance, performance art festival On Bodies returns

The On Bodies Festival, organized by Dance House Lefkosia, is taking place in Nicosia from May 16 to 19. This year’s theme is Healing, focusing on treating wounds, overcoming trauma, and reaching a pain-free state. The festival features young, emerging, and established artists from Cyprus and abroad presenting their work in various venues. Atelier Healing: Becoming Well Again will include talks, workshops, and performative happenings throughout the festival.

Russian publisher redacts book on gay Italian director amid LGBT crackdown

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Russian publisher redacts book on gay Italian director amid LGBT crackdown

Roberto Carnero, an Italian literature professor, was shocked when his critical essay on Pier Paolo Pasolini was heavily censored by a Russian publisher. The publisher, AST, removed about 70 pages out of 400 from the book, citing anti-gay propaganda laws. Despite concerns, the publisher defended the redactions as an “artistic statement” and the book sold out its initial print run. The censorship highlights the crackdown on LGBT rights in Russia under Putin’s rule, with activists facing serious consequences for their advocacy. Carnero, reflecting on the irony of the situation, noted that Pasolini, known for his outspoken activism, would have likely opposed such censorship.

His brand is creative chaos

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His brand is creative chaos

Fact: PASHIAS is a performance artist who uses his body as the primary material for creation.

Cyprus Theatre Museum celebrates World Theatre Day

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Cyprus Theatre Museum celebrates World Theatre Day

The Cyprus Theatre Museum celebrates World Theatre Day on March 27 and its 12th anniversary since its inauguration on March 26, 2012, with free guided tours, performances, and discussions. On March 26 and 27, the museum offers free admission and hosts various activities including a free guided tour at 5pm on March 26, followed by a performance of the play “FAT” by Zoe Apostolidou at 8pm. The play, directed by Elena Socratous and produced by Valitsa Theatre, addresses fatphobia and its impact on youth through the story of a 17-year-old named Frixos who is bullied due to his physical size. A discussion with the audience and actors Nagia T Karakosta and Aris Kyprianou will follow the performance.