DIFFRACTIVE DIALOGUES
BACKPULVER – Think and practice Tank for Contemporary Dance

October 28th, 29th, 30th from 9:30 to 14:30

Inspired by Karen Barad’s concept of diffractive engagement, BACKPULVER has developed Diffractive Dialogues—immersive three-day programs designed to facilitate in-depth interactions between local artists and their practices. This format emphasizes the dynamics of intersecting, overlapping, and diverging ideas that emerge from heterogeneous encounters between artistic practices and embodied experiences. Central to the Diffractive Dialogues are the guiding questions: What if giving feedback became an act of „reading through“—diffracting artistic material through one’s practice? How might this shift transform the feedback process?

Over three days, artists Malcolm Manning, Andrew Champlin, and Sebastian Bechinger will engage participants in dialogues rooted in their distinct practices. By examining both commonalities and differences, the aim is to cultivate a collective critical approach to the materials and themes emerging within the working group. This collaborative setting encourages the sharing of insights and the challenging of assumptions, ultimately enriching the community’s understanding of strategies for building shared knowledge.

Photo credits: Alberto Cissello
Content of pic 1 & 2: Drawing by Charlotta Ruth / The practice session was led by Sara Lanner in June 2024
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