The Work Behind the Work: Francesco Manacorda in Conversation with Taus Makhacheva

A conversation between artist Taus Makhacheva and curator Francesco Manacorda reframes artistic creation as the outgrowth of the interplay between structures and systems. Makhacheva’s studio practice actively dismantles the myth of the solitary genius, revealing the complex web of collaborators, invisible labour, and emotional undercurrents that sustain creative work.

Through video, performance, and a characteristically humorous approach, her art probes the unstable connections between historical narratives and fictions of cultural authenticity. The discussion will delve into the frictions between this collaborative ecosystem and the institutional frameworks that shape it—foregrounding how artistic production emerges through negotiation, influence, and shared authorship.

Speakers:  Francesco Manacorda, Director Castello di Rivoli; Taus Makhacheva, Artist

Language: English

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Inverted Fruits. Part 1, 2025 by Taus Makhacheva in collaboration with Anel Ulumbekova, Adelina Uzyakova, Anastasiya Kim, Olga Kim, Tatevik Karapetian and Oydin Nur Centre, Uzbekistan

Originally commissioned by Art and Culture Development Foundation for Bukhara Biennial 2025

Photo: Shahlo Rahim