ManiFiesta! is a polyphonic monologue of (an) avatar(s), who return(s) to the days of a future past to declare the end of Skirtmination: the individual fartist has dissolved and binaries are over – genius will forever be transformed by a queer pluripractice.

The performance ManiFiesta! is a powerful continuation of Simon(e) Jaikiriuma Paetau’s sister Aérea Negrot’s heritage following her recent passing. It serves as a testament and ritual to the enduring impact of her voice, which lives on through their collaborative creation. Each queer generation must actively seek out the often overlooked existence, resistance and artistic endeavours of their ancestors to draw strength from their ideas, struggles, legacies and experiences. This is particularly significant in highlighting the invaluable contributions of trans women of colour spanning from Xica Manicongo to Sylvia Rivera and Aérea Negrot.

Selection of Festivals, Exhibitions & Awards

Martin Gropius Bau 2023, as part of the “General Idea” exhibition. Tribute to Aérea Negrot (2nd version)
Hau2 – Hebbel am Ufer Berlin 2019, as part of the Festival “The Present is not Enough – Performing Queer Histories and Futures”, World Premiere (1st version)

Credits

Direction, Concept & Text: SIMON(E) J. PAETAU & AÉREA NEGROT | Original Performance: SIMON(E) J. PAETAU & AÉREA NEGROT | Performed by: SIMON(E) JAIKIRIUMA PAETAU | Choreography: ALEX CARILLO | Dramaturgy: FRIEDERIKE HIRZ | Music: EL LEÓN DEL SOL BY ROYAL DUST FEAT. AÉREA NEGROT | Costume: SADAK | Foto: VANESSA MARINO