In this episode, we are honored to host Tabita Rezaire, a pioneering artist whose work challenges and redefines cyberspaces. Based in Johannesburg, Tabita discusses her journey as a French-Guyanese and Danish new media artist, emphasizing her exploration of alter egos, the power of representation, and the concept of screen-based resistance. Her academic background in Artist Moving Image from Central Saint Martins College informs her unique perspective on using digital mediums for political aesthetics and resistance.
Tabita Rezaire’s artistic practice is deeply rooted in cinematic urban interventions and digital activism. Through her videos, web platforms, curated screenings, and workshops on ‘booty knowledge’, she confronts issues of sexual identity, race politics, and gender norms. Her work challenges Western hegemony and critiques media stigmatization, aiming to decolonize cyber space by reshaping perceptions and disrupting supremacist-hetero-normative economies through radical imagery.
Join us as Tabita Rezaire shares insights into her innovative approach to using screens as platforms for social and political engagement. Discover how she navigates the complexities of power dynamics and promotes inclusivity and representation in digital realms. Don’t miss this compelling conversation that explores the transformative potential of art in the digital age.