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Mark your calendars for the exhibition opening on Thursday, 22 February 2024, from 6 to 9 PM, accompanied by an exclusive walkthrough led by the artist and curator at 6 PM.

Mandy El-Sayegh presents the new performance 'Talisman' (2024) as part of her exhibition 'A rose is a rose is a rose is a rose'. Created in collaboration with movement artist Chelsea Gordon, the work draws on a range of sources, including diverse forms of prayer ritual which encompass repetition of chants and motion to incite trance-like states. Responding to the emotional, sensorial and physical happenings within the body, Gordon uses movement within their practice to connect deeper to the self and transcend states. Beginning in confinement and unfamiliarity, Gordon explores repetition, pace and collectivity throughout the piece in an effort to seek liberation. In the run-up to the performance, Gordon has worked with local collaborators to create a synchronised collective movement, which forms a physical chorus to the piece.