Alex Franz Zehetbauer
Amuse-Bouche (2024)
Photo: Elsa Okazaki
Alex Franz Zehetbauer takes on the role of the jester, who, as is well known, is the only one allowed to tell the truth at court. He has come to entertain, do a little dance, tell a good joke, tickle you with a song. He wants your attention, your laughter and tears, but also the bag of nuts you keep ready for emergencies. His voice will enchant you, but beware: this fool judges indiscriminately. Everyone and everything risks slipping in front of his mirror—corrupt rulers, slimy curators, or sleeping spectators. You’d better keep laughing; otherwise your head could be next.
Alex Franz Zehetbauer (1990, New York, USA) is a performance artist, sonic choreographer, and vocalist. He has collaborated with artists such as Philipp Gehmacher, Jen Rosenblit, Taylor Mac, and Marta Navaridas. Recently, his performances could be seen at Wien Modern / Brut Nordwest (2023); The Brick Theater, New York (2023); fjk3 – Raum für zeitgenössische Kunst, Vienna (2023); FFT Düsseldorf (2023); Theater Aan Zee, Ostende (2022); La Strada, Graz (2022); and Šiauliai Art Gallery (2021). Zehetbauer lives in Vienna.
Commissioned and produced by steirischer herbst ’24
11.10., 12.10., 20:00
Double bill with
Annina Machaz
Forum Stadtpark (basement)
Stadtpark 1
8010 Graz ♿
18/14 euros
In English and German
For ages 18 and up
With performance doula support by Claire Lefèvre
Commissioned and produced by steirischer herbst ’24