Sorry, But I Feel Slightly Disidentified...
Carlow Arts Festival
Benjamin Kahn (France/Belgium/The Netherlands)
Sorry, But I Feel Slightly Disidentified… is a provocative and thought-provoking performance piece. It was created by Benjamin Kahn in collaboration with Cherish Menzo. Menzo is a Dutch performer and choreographer of Surinamese descent.
Menzo’s body serves as a canvas for exploring themes of race, gender and status. Layer after layer, the performer unfolds and metamorphoses. This challenges our preconceived notions and biases.
As the viewer grapples with a complex mix of emotions and ideas, the piece asks us to reflect. This includes empathy and surprise, eroticism and exoticization. We are asked to reflect on how identities are constructed. And the impact that cultural expectations can have on our understanding of ourselves and others.
This is a must-see for anyone interested in the intersection of art, culture, and equality. It contains partial, non-explicit nudity and includes the use of strobe lights.The performance is supported by Wallonie-Bruxelles International and the French Embassy in Ireland.
Age Suitability: +16
