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Nora Turato

i am happy to own my implicit biases (malo mrkva, malo batina) (2018–20) from Nora Turato (b. 1991, Zagreb) is a sound installation that employs a large black metal structure originally created for Manifesta 12 in Palermo, where it was presented in the Oratorio di San Lorenzo church. Reminiscent of a cage, a sports locker, or a confessional, this carceral environment has variously functioned as a stage for hosting Turato’s performances and at other times a bench for visitors to sit and engage in discussions. This iteration of the work is accompanied by a recording of the artist’s voice which is broadcast via a series of speakers mounted on top of the structure. The eponymous performance which forms the soundtrack to this work, takes the form of a fragmented dialogue. The script refers to the doñas de fuera (women from elsewhere), female spirits from Sicilian folklore that were said to be in contact with women accused of witchcraft under the Spanish Inquisition. This historical reference aligns with the artist’s continued reflection on the silencing of women in patriarchal societies, which notably takes shape through the frantic, loud and powerful female persona embodied in her performances.

Artworks

  1. Nora Turato, "i am happy to own my implicit biases (malo mrkva, malo batina)", 2018-2020. Installation composée d’une structure métallique avec son. 29 min 54 sec. Collection Mudam Luxembourg. Acquisition 2022. Vue de l’exposition "Nora Turato", Mudam Luxembourg, 19.11.2022 – 15.05.2023 © Photo : Studio Rémi Villaggi | Mudam Luxembourg
    Nora Turato i am happy to own my implicit biases (malo mrkva, malo batina), 2018–2020

    Installation composée d’une structure métallique avec son
    29 min 54 sec
    Collection Mudam Luxembourg
    Acquisition 2022
    Vue de l’exposition Nora Turato, Mudam Luxembourg, 19.11.2022 – 15.05.2023
    © Photo : Studio Rémi Villaggi | Mudam Luxembourg

  1. Nora Turato, "someone ought to tell you what it’s really all about", 2019. Vidéo HD couleur, son. 20 min 48 sec. Collection Mudam Luxembourg. Acquisition 2022 © Nora Turato
    Nora Turato someone ought to tell you what it’s really all about, 2019

    Vidéo HD couleur, son
    20 min 48 sec
    Collection Mudam Luxembourg
    Donation 2022 – De l’artiste et de LambdaLambdaLambda, Prishtina
    © Nora Turato

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