How a living sculpture reclaims the public spaces of Cape Town
In short: Sethembile Msezane uses her own body as a medium to challenge the historical narratives embedded in Cape Town's century-old statues.
In this performance art talk, Msezane describes her practice of standing for hours in public spaces wearing symbolic costumes. Her work is a response to the lack of representation in the city's historic monuments, which she felt did not reflect her reality. Through these living sculptures, she aims to reclaim urban spaces for her community and share the motivations behind her mesmerizing performances.
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