DECOLONIZE THIS
30.04.-20.05.2012 in Y Gallery, Tartu
„Decolonize This“ is first part of
aristic research that is focused on geographical identity creation and
politics in Estonian and in wider East-European context, using
decolonial practices and postcolonial theories. The exhibition observes
different layers of coloniality and by questions and hypothetical
statements, moves from one layer (imperialism, occupation,
self-colonialism of nation states, neocolonialism) to another,
criticizing the production and exploitation of massive regional
identities, and analyzing the systematically marginalized East-European
identity and it`s original relation with the Western society. The aim is
to widen geographical consciousness and place sensation (in the context
of Tartu) of the community, as well as critical thinking in respect of
the past and the present. The exhibition presents certain places and
their hypothetical and hidden meanings that are not widely known because
of certain processes of identity politics. 100 kilos of cornmeal is shared for free to persons interested or in need.
The whole exposition is uploaded here
The documentation video is here