The Queer Gaze curated by: Sandy Ceesay

Physical Practice as Resistance

Read more about Oceanens literary program series "The Queer Gaze" here. 

On March 21, the conditions of literature, film and dance are interwoven on Oceanens stage. Under the theme Physical Practice as Resistance, three different physical artists are invited by Sandy Harry Ceesay to talk about transgressive movement practices and the body's potential for resistance, self-expression and community. The evening includes everything from workshops in movement and writing, to short film screenings and readings.

Sandy Harry Ceesay is a dancer and performing artist. He is a graduate of the Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK) and a member of the writing collective Qalam. In 2022 he made his debut as a writer with The Exile of Love, published by Albert Bonniers.

Mona Namér is a dancer and choreographer from Gothenburg, based in Stockholm. She trained at Broadway Dance Center in New York with a focus on Hip Hop and Modern Dance, and has since traveled and worked between Paris, New York, London and Johannesburg.

Lizette Romero Niknami is a poet, writer and writing teacher. In 2019 she made her debut with De försvunna (The Disappeared) published by Albert Bonniers. She has previously been active in the music and text collective Kons(t)pirationen.

The Queer Gaze is organized with support from Kulturrådet, Göteborgs stad, Ideell Kulturallians, Svenska Akademien and in collaboration with ABF-Göteborg.

Talks, readings and workshop will be in Swedish. The short film does not contain verbal dialogue.

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Accessibility

The Cultural Center Oceanen is a Q-marked culturally historical building, which is challenging when it comes to accessibility. We do our best to have as many people as possible visit us. When visiting us with mobility aids the best-suited entrance is through the stage. This entrance is accessed via Gathenhielmska trädgården. The entrance is locked, please email us the day before your visit or the latest Friday at 16:00 if you are visiting us during the weekend. We have a wheelchair-accessible bathroom. Please note that flashing lights may occur during concerts and events. For questions regarding accessibility email Mia Herman at mia@oceanen.com.