Soliloquium
(I Woke Up and Beat My Head Against the Wall). Tiziano Cruz, Argentina
[recommended for ages 15 and up ]
»The indigenous artist Tiziano Cruz makes the personal political and asks urgent questions about representation, power and discrimination: gentle, angry and convincing.« — The Curators
With his performative monologue, Tiziano Cruz tries to overcome centuries of hurt and destruction. Based on childhood memories and 58 letters he wrote to his mother in 2020, he gives centre stage to the indigenous communities of northern Argentina that have become disengaged with their original culture. He fiercely criticises the powerful who perpetuate discrimination, exclusion and injustice, not least in the art scene.
Tiziano Cruz was born in the province of Jujuy, Argentina. In 2023, he was awarded the Finnish Live Art Price among others. With his projects and interventions in public spaces, he undermines repressive hierarchies. Cruz is founder of the culture management platform ULMUS.
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