Reminiscencia

Presented by FTA On June 5th, there will be a discussion after the show with the artists. A Cartography of Emotions With one click of the cursor pointing to his house on a map of Santiago, Malicho Vaca Valenzuela delves into the bowels of the Internet. From the alleyway where his family home has been nestled for the past four generations to various landmarks and unusual spots in the city, he travels back in time to long gone eras, repressed revolutions, and mysterious love stories. Interweaving personal and collective memory to form an immersive experience that is part fairy tale, part documentary, he makes a gentle and healing use of digital technologies. A multidisciplinary artist from the rising Chilean generation, Vaca Valenzuela succeeds in creating an accessible and transformative art practically from scratch. Savoring the simple poetry of daily life, he incorporates his grandparents’ poignant presence into Reminiscencia. Broadcast live online and presented on stage by the narrator himself, the work brings us together beyond screens and enriches the performing arts with a compelling theatrical narrative.   Premiered at the Festival Internacional de Buenos Aires, March 4 2022 ⫸ Presented in Spanish with English and French surtitles.