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 This historical reference aligns with the artist’s continued reflection on the silencing of women in patriarchal societies, which notably takes shape through the frantic, loud and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
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 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