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“men, what do we do with them?”  | a diversity dialogues walk-in lunch 
with a conversation piece by radu-mihai tănasă  
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10 may 2023 | 13:00-13:50 | canteen st joost school of art & design 
parallelweg 61 | den bosch
nederlands & english   

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the diversity dialogues lunches are an initiative of diversity dialogues st. joost/ mivc, supported by aci; the aim is to explore stories/ narratives of under-represented groups, or to bring forth topics that need more visibility

for my take on the diversity dialogues, i chose to talk about and present immigrant masclinty, the challanges of redefining toxic standards, and how to deal with navigating different cultures, standards and expectations.

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“In my artistic endeavor titled ‘Untitled (Apartment)’, I aim to delve into the subtleties of a safe space for masculinity. Through the portrayal of three distinct characters, each representing various facets of the male experience such as childhood, adulthood, puberty, and the masculine/feminine dichotomy, I invite viewers to explore and interpret the work freely, without any judgment or apprehension.”

I believe in the power of shared experiences, where male and non-male individuals can come together and exchange personal stories, including those seemingly insignificant or irrational fears we may have encountered or overcome. I believe that such simple acts can have a profound impact and foster a sense of connection and understanding.” 

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visitors were invited for a screening of my work, untitled(apartment), and were also encouraged to answer questions about the definition, history and role of masculinty in the past, and for the future

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