Somatic Exercises with Thesea Rigou & Alvin Collantes

Moderated by Alvin Collantes and Thesea Rigou, this workshop invites participants to explore the exhibition “Furore” by Nina Paszkowski through movement and physical response. Over the course of two hours, Alvin and Thesea will guide participants through individual and group exercises inspired by the exhibition, the architecture, and the history of Bärenzwinger.

The workshop is open to participants of all ability levels—no prior experience is required. Please wear comfortable, movement-friendly clothing and shoes. 

Thesea Rigou(they/them) is a Cypriot interdisciplinary artist, educator, and gardener based in Berlin. Their artistic practice centers on socio-ecological themes, weaving together installations, performances, and printmaking through a blend of theoretical inquiry and material experimentation. As an art educator, Thesea enjoys creating safer spaces for critical dialogue and political engagement, drawing on their experience in collaborative and self-organized projects.

Alvin Collantes (he/him) is a Filipino-Canadian dance artist, drag performer, and newly certified Jungian Life Coach based in Berlin. Drawing from his personal experiences as a passionate raver, a queer person, an immigrant, and a person of color, his research explores topics such as assimilation and its emotional upheavals, physical sensations, and the untold stories of marginalized bodies, as well as the impact of drag and resilience in queer communities on the cultivation of self-acceptance.

Image Credits
"Somatic exercises in the exhibitions" with Thesea Rigou and Alvin Collantes, photo by David von Becker at KW Institute for Contemporary Art, April 2025