CAFÉ DA MANHÃ NO JARDIM

"Café da Manhã no Jardim" is a duet of contemporary dance and physical theater that emerges as an artistic reflection on the perception, representation and interpretation of images in contemporary society. Inspired by the painting "Colazione in giardino" by Giuseppe De Nittis, the work challenges aesthetic conventions and narrates an anachronistic imaginative and fictional journey. At a time of political and social polarization, the piece raises questions about how images shape our understanding of reality and influence our cultural and identity perceptions. By questioning the instrumentalization of the image to promote specific political agendas and highlighting the subjectivity in the interpretation of images, "Breakfast in the Garden" invites the viewer to a critical reflection on the multiplicity of meanings that a single image can evoke. Thus, the work not only offers an aesthetic experience, but also stimulates a dialog about urgent political and social issues. 

Creation & performance: Marianna Diroma & Salomé Rodrigues

Co-production: CRL - Central Elétrica

Premiere: 2nd July 2023 - Espaço Corpo Raiz, Porto, Portugal