Subtraction exercise, in times of "smell of fascism"

The performance "Vácuo" by choreographer Sílvia Real explores themes of emptiness and resistance through dance and original music by her daughter Sofia Pelágio. Inspired by Antero de Quental's poem "Nirvana," the concept of void became central to the work, reflecting on contemporary uncertainties and threats to democracy. The creation process emphasized subtraction, using discarded objects and minimal resources to focus on essential movement, particularly the hands. Influences from Japanese art, such as Ikebana and haikus, further shaped the artistic vision, highlighting simplicity and contemplation.