Manifesta purposely strives to keep its distance from what are often seen as the dominant centres of artistic production, instead seeking fresh and fertile terrain for the mapping of a new cultural topography.
Mesut-Sabuha Salaam, TR
Gayhane – Die Nacht als Zuhause (Gayhane – The Night as Home. Walk-in installation, archive materials.
Mesut-Sabuha Salaam is a performer, community activist and coach with over 27 years of experience in queer cultural work. As the co-founder and host of Gayhane (a queer dance event in Berlin), Salaam has created spaces where queer people with a migration history can be visible, safe and empowered. As an energetic consultant, Sabuha combines spiritual healing methods with individual process support. Whether on stage as an "uncle" or "aunt", in counseling or as a speaker – Salaam works with heart, attitude and dedication for healing, visibility and empowerment.