Pauline L. Boulba
Tinted with radically forward-reaching nostalgia, Pauline L. Boulba from Arles holds a keen interest in the history of LGBTQI+ struggles and minority group action. Her first three solos are born of research-creation for her thesis, defended at Paris 8 University, on the subject of “performed reception”. Since 2020, the work of Jill Johnston, dance critic and lesbian feminist activist, has played a central role in Pauline’s life and projects. Combining mediums and knowledge (theoretical, popular), she revels in (and reveals) dance history through carefully-selected words and a bold queer stance.
Mille Shake
As an extension of her exploration into lesbian subjectivities in dance and the performing arts, Pauline L. Boulba seeks to make queer practice visible through artistic creation. In this way, she explores the extent to which imagination, somatic practice and fiction act to repair damaged bodies. A two-headed combo of narrative and choreography foster reflection on patriarchal violence. Re-territorialising bodies, to fictionalise life, pumping reality back onto the stage.
Form 11–29 March Pauline L. Boulba is working on Mille Shake at ICI–CCN in Montpellier. This residency includes several events with the artist.
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Mille Shake – Talk with Pauline L. Boulba and team on the creative process
As an extension of her exploration into lesbian subjectivities in dance and the performing arts, Pauline L. Boulba seeks to make queer practice visible through artistic creation. In this way, she explores the extent to which imagination, somatic practice and fiction act to repair damaged bodies. A two-headed combo of narrative and choreography foster reflection on patriarchal violence. Re-territorialising bodies, to fictionalise life, pumping reality back onto the stage.
Free admission by reservation only.
exerce open workshop with Pauline L. Boulba
The workshop is taking place on Thursday, 21 March from 3–6pm at ICI—CCN
Free admission by reservation only.
Screening of the film J.J by Pauline L. Boulba
Thursday, 21 March, 7–8pm
J.J is named after Jill Johnston (1929-2010), dance critic, performer, and uber-determined and angry lesbian feminist. The work is a journey through the real and fictional lives of this very American figure. Through the invention of archives and the use of quotes, voices and drag-kings, the two performers reflect upon lesbian practice in art.
→ Screened in partnership with Rainbow screen festival
Free admission by reservation only.
Pauline L. Boulba on residency at ICI–CCN
Pauline L. Boulba is on a residency at ICI–CCN in Montpellier this March!