This piece addresses the theme of rape, imposed silence, and the journey toward breaking the silence—an invitation for collective reflection on the weight of taboos, shame, and the urgent need to speak out. Too often, victims of rape find silence as their only refuge, whether imposed or “voluntary.” Sexual and systemic violence against women remains in the shadows, as shame, fear, and guilt force victims into silence. Beyond rape itself, it is the daily violence that must be denounced—symptoms of the deep inequalities between men and women.
My short skirt is not an invitation, my beauty is not a provocation. So why must I always pay the price? Must I remain silent about such abuses? Is it not time to break my silence for the sake of my dignity?
Ras Sankara Agboka (TG)
This performance serves as a symbolic act of liberation and healing. It seeks to give voice, to honor the survivors who have found the courage to speak out. It aims to raise awareness and encourage reflection on the culture of silence and the stigma surrounding rape. It creates a safe space, offering the audience a moment to reflect, share, or simply feel a sense of solidarity. By blending deep emotional intensity with a collective experience, it transforms individual pain into a call for listening and action. After the performance, the visual and video traces will remain in place for the duration of the festival.
Ras Sankara Agboka (he, him) is a self-taught Togolese artist born in 1989. In 2015, he began dedicating himself to performance art, which has since become the core of his practice, with his own body as the primary medium. As an artist who fully devotes himself to the causes he defends, he believes it is essential to “kill fear, resurrect courage with optimism, through photography, installation, and performance.” Through his committed interventions, he denounces pressing socio-political issues and sparks debates to provoke reactions and reflections among the public. His stage? The street—an open space accessible to all. He is also the founder of Cascad-Togo, an association bringing together artists engaged in social action. Each year, this association hosts the Emome’Art International Performance Festival.
Infos
| DATE | CONTENU |
|---|---|
| 2025/04/151900 |
15.04.2025 19:00 > 22:00 Studio Thor, Brussels |
| 2025/04/161000 |
16.04.2025 10:00 > 21:00 Studio Thor, Brussels |
| 2025/04/171000 |
17.04.2025 10:00 > 18:00 Studio Thor, Brussels |
| 2025/04/181000 |
18.04.2025 10:00 > 18:00 Studio Thor, Brussels |
| 2025/04/191000 |
19.04.2025 10:00 > 23:00 Studio Thor, Brussels |
In the public space, free access.