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Rima Najdi


Rima Najdi, a Berlin-based performance artist, explores the construction and perception of identity through the embodied experience, focusing on the body's vulnerability within politicized contexts of gender, safety, mobility, and representation. She employs diverse strategies, including live actions, participatory performances, and multimedia installations, to challenge social and aesthetic norms. As an artistic employee at the MA Solo/Dance/Authorship program at HZT - Inter-University Centre for Dance Berlin, her work has been showcased in numerous international festivals and venues. Najdi has also participated in prestigious residency programs and received several notable awards and research stipends, highlighting her significant contributions to the field of performance art.

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Podcast

Feminist Performance Art with Rima Najdi

29 October 2024

This episode dives into the performance art of Lebanese artist Rima Najdi. From Hollywood's portrayal of Arab women to navigating complex personal and political landscapes, this thought-provoking discussion highlights the power of performance art in creating social change.

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