Fluid Dialogues
Contagious diseases pose dangers to our health and also come with the possibility of stigmatization—people are shunned, feared, and discriminated against because of their medical condition. This exhibit juxtaposed interviews of people living with HIV with microscopic footage of their blood to create an intimate moment of reflection on the social implications of living with a contagious disease. The artist provoked visitors to reflect on how social ties and relationships can be damaged through irrational fears of contamination and our impulse to assign blame.
About the Contributors
Basse Stittgen’s work is positioned at the intersection of design, art and material research. It stems from a fascination for matter, how it can be created, applied, used, reused and questioned. This approach might lead to investigations into production cycles, or become a tool to unfold hidden narratives and potentials embedded in matter.
microENVISION specializes in microphotography and videography, producing refreshing, creative and realistic photos & videos of anything small enough to fit underneath a microscope, with the aim to tell stories and intrigue people with images that spark curiosity for our beautiful microworld.
Juan Arturo García is a designer & filmmaker hailing from Mexico City. His work strands along evidence, fiction, and forecast to explore a space between translation and the impossibility of translation.
Andrés García Vidal works as an artist and recordist within the sound studies frame with a focus on aural and oral culture.
T. Jayashree has written, produced, and directed for international television, radio, feature films and independent documentaries for over two decades. Her award winning work focuses on the intersection between Gender, Sexuality, Law and Public health. Queer Archive for Memory, Reflection and Activism (QAMRA) is an initiative grown out of her vast collection of raw footage on queer life and movement in India.
