Basicyear ᥫ᭡.ִֶָ𓂃 Studium Generale Rietveld present:

My name is Taka Taka. I am a drag pedagogist and researcher, exploring how we can create more empathetic social and creative relationships by spending time and learning together.

Almost two years ago, the artist Erwin Olaf passed away. We shared a commitment to supporting and building systems for queer lives—drag houses, and the forms of empowerment that come from subverting rigid stereotypes.

After his death, I asked if I could use the studio as a space for character workshops with teenagers. I would like to share this space with you also—through play, experimentation, and simply being together.
 
I will share a presentation on the history of drag houses, and we’ll do some exercises on art-making as a practice of love and community building.

No need to prepare, do or bring anything… Looking forward to seeing you there!
 
<3 Taka

Taka Taka is the godmother of the drag House of Hopelezz, sister for others, mother of the drag king House of Løstbois, proud daughter of Jennifer Hopelezz and co-founder of the non-profit Drag King Academy Amsterdam. Taka Taka identifies as a dragtivist, educator, queer theorist and independent curator who produces performances as art director for the Amsterdam‘s sex positive underground night club, Church since 2013.