Déborah de Robertis on RAPE TAPES: AI, Memory, and Exposing the Art World's Power Dynamics

In a conversation with Artribune, artist Déborah de Robertis, born in Luxembourg in 1984, elaborates on her RAPE TAPES series, transitioning from bodily exposure to employing AI for reconstructing memories linked to men in the art world. RAPE TAPE I stems from an unrealized AI video, while RAPE TAPE II focuses on Juan d'Oultremont, and RAPE TAPE III reflects on François Odermatt. De Robertis emphasizes her aim to reverse the gaze, pointing out that her work often goes unnoticed in the absence of a female body. She criticizes male collectors and directors for taking advantage of her art and expresses a desire to collaborate in cinema. Although she has yet to exhibit in Italy, she aspires to do so and is intrigued by Cicciolina and Jeff Koons. The interview was conducted by Antonino La Vela.