The inhabitants of the small impoverished post-Soviet town hope to give their lives an upgrade by engaging with the most advanced contemporary theory and inviting its hottest stars for a meeting with local informants. The high-flown theories of contemporary culture clash with local post-Soviet interpretations of what post-prostitution might be. Global arrogance tramples local dignity. As the congress unfolds, the action takes a dangerous turn when its characters exploit one another as is only possible in a world where prostitution is everywhere.
Google Maps. Keti Chukhrov , Sukhumi is an art theorist, philosopher, playwright, and performer. Her dramatic poems and plays explore the breakdown of human relationships both social and sexual and language in a postsocialist, posthumanist age. They reveal her philosophical preoccupations with theories of performance and late Soviet Marxism. Chukhrov lives in Moscow and London.
Guram Matskhonashvili , Tbilisi is a playwright, filmmaker, journalist, and critic. He has written and directed several theater productions dealing with human rights, transgender issues, and the socio-spatial order of cities. Matskhonashvili lives in Tbilisi. Building near Zugdidi, Georgia, , photo: Sam Glover. Related Vorherbst Magazine. We use cookies to make our services as user-friendly as possible and to collect information about our website. By using our site, you agree to the usage of cookies.
